Richard E. Evans

GALVA – Richard E. Evans, 91, of Galva, died at 1:55 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2024 at Toulon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

He was born November 10, 1932 in La Fayette, the son of William and Lena (Shoff) Evans. He married Janice R. Likes on October 13, 1961 in Altona and she preceded him in death on December 27, 2020. Survivors include his daughter, Gretchen (Shane) Hickman of Galva, his son Eric Evans of Altona, two grandchildren, Brooke (Aaron) Bachman of Annawan and Taylor (Eli) Beinke of Washington DC and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law, Tammy Lynn Evans and half-brother, Bill Briggs.

Richard graduated from La Fayette High School and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had worked at Hyster in Kewanee until his retirement. He was also the Galva resident entrepreneur earning the name, “Trader Dick.” He was a member of the Galva American Legion and especially enjoyed telling stories and of course visiting the junkyard.

Cremation will be accorded and graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 19 at Galva Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by the Galva Fusiliers. Memorials may be directed to the Galva American Legion Hagberg-Hamlin Post 45. Rux Funeral Home in Galva is in charge of arrangements.

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