"I am so sorry to hear about Rich...hugs & prayers to all. "
Richard Ray "Rich" O'Neill, 55, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his home. He was born January 30, 1963 in Burlington to James A. and Donna Lee Underwood O'Neill. April 17, 1999 he married Melanie A. Detrick in Mt. Pleasant.
Along with farming, Rich was a welder at NCI in Mt. Pleasant and drove a truck for Eichelberger Farms of Wayland and Quality Seed of St. Paul. He was a 1982 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School; attended Indians Hills Community College and Southeastern Community College; was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and Iowa Cattleman's Association. He loved his cows, farming and tinkering; doing for others; traveling to Colorado; white water rafting and hiking; loved the West and the mountains. Rich was quite the trickster and loved haunted houses.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother and stepfather, Donna O'Neill (Doyle) Dunn of Mt. Pleasant; sisters, Lenni (Kurtis) Broeg of Parnell, Iowa and Jodi (Bill) Wilson of Mt. Pleasant; aunts Darlene Henessee, Tootie (Ronnie) Eckhardt and Liz Underwood; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.
The funeral service for Rich O'Neill will be 10:00 Saturday at Elliott Chapel. According to his wishes his body will be cremated following the services and inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will begin at noon Friday with the family present to greet friends from 5 - 7 PM. A memorial has been established for FFA Chapter, Mt. Pleasant.
"I am so sorry to hear about Rich...hugs & prayers to all. "
"Melanie, I am Dawn?s little brother and I just heard about your tremendous loss. My family and I will keep you in our prayers for the Lord to be by your side as you grieve and for His great love to wash over you. "
"I don't even have the words! I am so saddened by the news of this wonderful man's passing! He was one of the most committed men I have ever met in my entire life! "
"Kaye Morrow So sorry to about your loss, will be thinking of you "
"I was so sorry to learn of your son?s death, Donna. It is hard to imagine how heartbreaking it is to lose a child. I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to you and Rich?s family. May God bless and comfort you all. Love, Patty Hausner Sliger"
"Melanie, My heart aches for you. Doug and I will keep you in our prayers while you adjust to your new normal. Just knowing that now he is resting in Christ's arms and the wonderful memories will be a comfort to you. "
"Theresa Tousignant Ross Sorry to hear of you loss Rich always had a smile on his face and was a good friend on the school bus. He always had a ear to listen to any one a good guy. Lennie and Jodi keep the memories and condolences to the entire family."
"Rich was a good friend I will miss Him"
"So sorry to hear of Rich?s passing. My condolences to the family. Remember Rich always being a calm and quiet soul. "
" Nothing but great memories, you couldn?t ask for a better more loyal friend. RIP Rich all my hugs and prayers to the family. Love you always Rich "
"So sorry to hear about Rich.......know that he will leave a big hole in everyones heart."
"I cannot even begin to find the words to express how very sorry I am for you loss. Rich was an amazing, generous and loving young man who will be missed by all those who knew him. Hugs to his family at this time of sorrow."