"I was shocked and saddened by Richard?s passing. As a member of Timothy myself, he served faithfully and was a great example of what a Christian man was and did. I admired Richard for these qualities. Wish I could better know Lynette and Johnny. We prayed for you to get home from your service, Johnny, long and hard. Now I know that you and Lynette are serving the Lord at GRC. My son lives there and I have an idea of your ongoing service and sacrifice of these vulnerable. With Christ?s love, Pam Allen Pam Allen"
In loving memory of
Richard F Kerres
February 24, 1943 - April 29, 2019
Richard F. Kerres, 76 of Pacific Junction, IA, passed away on April 29, 2019 at the Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood, Iowa. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the funeral home, two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Memorials: Directed to the family
Richard F. Kerres, 76 of Pacific Junction, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2019 at the Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Richard was born on February 24, 1943, in Rock Island, Illinois, one of six children of Felix and Mary (Kruse) Kerres. He graduated from Alleman High School in Rock Island in 1961.
Richard and Lynette (Allman) Love were united in marriage on October 5, 2001 at Timothy Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs.
Richard was an active member of Timothy Lutheran Church. He retired from the Omaha World Herald newspaper after 40 years as a pressman and union negotiator. Richard served on the Pacific Junction City Council. He loved reading, playing cards and watching all kinds of sports. Richard especially loved spending time with his family, who were his pride and joy.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Mary Kerres; and sisters, Joan Brown, Peggy Madison, and Mary Frances Stonehouse.
Richard is survived by his wife Lynette Kerres of Pacific Junction; mother-in-law Lois Allman of Pacific Junction; sons, Kevin Pfeiffer of Little Rock, AR, Anthony (Karen) Kerres, Patrick (Patty) Kerres, Michael (Tonya) Kerres, and Christopher (Melisa) Kerres, all of the Omaha, NE area, and Johnny (Shannon) Love of Pacific Junction; sisters, Susan Larson of Rock Island, IL and Karen (Kenneth) Booker of Jefferson City, TN; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives; and a host of friends.
Tributes
"Lynette & family We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he Rest In Peace. Terry & Mike Haynie"
"Richard was truly an asset to the community of Pacific Junction. He was a friendly, caring person and will be missed by many. May God bless your family and give you comfort in the days ahead."
"So sorry for your loss. I did enjoy getting to know Richard the times i met him. He was a kind loving man. I know your family will miss him. May God Bless your family. Wish i could be there with u all. Sending love from Aunt Marilyn"