Richard Donald Wuertz, 87 | News, Sports, Jobs

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On Monday, June 19, 2023, Richard Donald Wuertz, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 87.

Richard was born on February 2, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his Bachelors in English from Drury College and his Masters in Theater from the University of Iowa. He began his teaching career in Brentwood, Missouri. In 1969, he moved to Marshalltown, Iowa, to teach at Marshalltown Community College. During his time in Marshalltown, he directed many plays and owned Northlight Studio. In 1991, he moved to Trenton, Missouri, to teach at North Central Missouri College. After teaching for over 50 years, he and his wife Lori retired to Colorado in 2008. He lived an active life and enjoyed photography, swimming, hiking and camping.

He was preceded in death by: his parents Edward and Wuanita Wuertz, three brothers; Edward, Daniel and Jacke Wuertz, three brothers; Edna Klein, Marie Greer and Therese Pizella and two grandchildren; Matthew and Tate Wuertz.

He is survived by: his wife Lori Wuertz, three children; Kimberlee, Theodore and Matthew Wuertz, two grandchildren; Chloe Regal and Fiona Wuertz, and a sister Jean Holtz. He touched many lives and will be missed by his loving family and friends.

A private memorial will be held by the family.

Cremation has been entrusted to Howe Mortuary & Crematory of Longmont, Colorado.

Happy memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howemortuary.com for the Wuertz family.

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