ies included horses, boating, golfing, going to casinos, and listening to music. Additionally, he enjoyed cooking and was passionate about politics and Fox News. He especially loved spending time with his family. Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Lori Skrivseth of Preston, IA; children, Jill (Brent) Andresen of Preston, IA, Melissa (Dan) Schmidt of Bellevue, IA, Jon (Abby) Skrivseth of LeClaire, IA, Cody (Kelly) Skrivseth of Bellevue, IA, and Casey (Abbey) Skrivseth of Bellevue, IA; 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; a brother Terry (Bonnie) Skrivseth of Bellevue, IA; and sisters, Sharon Bullock of Des Moines, IA, Kathie (Chuck) Whitsell of Rio Rancho, NM, Carol (Rich) Kendall of Marion, IA, and Christy (Dean) Thomas of Grayslake, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Richard J. "Ritch" Skrivseth memorial fund has been established. Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.