Richard Duane Uherka, the son of Edward and Gertrude (Schaefer) Uherka was born June 16, 1945 in Wagner, South Dakota. He passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Accura Healthcare of Stanton, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 28 days.

Dick was raised in South Dakota. He graduated from Brandon Valley High School, Brandon, SD and then attended South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Following this, Dick entered the U.S. Army, where he served during Vietnam. After his honorable discharge, Dick moved to Des Moines, Iowa before settling in Stanton. Dick spent some of his early years in town working at Virginia's "White City Inn." He later worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation, retiring after 25 years of service. Dick was united in marriage to Lynn Reynolds. He loved sports and was an avid supporter of the Stanton Vikings and Viqueens and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Dick was a member of the American Legion Ernie Johnson Post 406, having served as post commander, as well as the Villisca VFW. He attended Mamrelund Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening and spending time with friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth.

Dick is survived by his wife, Lynn Reynolds of Stanton, IA; daughter, Kelsey Uherka (Daniel Vennerberg) of Neenah, WI; brother, David (Dorothy) Uherka of Cedar City, UT; sisters: Norma Nordstrom of Los Angeles, CA and Nancy Heistand of Woodbine, IA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Graveside Service will be held
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 10:30 A.M.
Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, Iowa
Military Graveside Rites by American Legion Ernie Johnson Post #406 of Stanton.
Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating

Open Viewing will be held at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Vietnam Veterans of America or Montgomery County Relay for Life.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.