Obituary for Richard Schloss

Richard N. Schloss, 81, of Hiawatha passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha. Memorial services will be on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 10:00am at Buffalo United Methodist Church 1000 30th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a visitation starting at 9:00am. Rev. Jenny Seylar will be officiating. Richard Norman Schloss was born on June 27, 1931 to Herman and Katherine Sommers Schloss in Cedar Rapids. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Rose Marie Studt on January 9, 2013 in Cedar Rapids. He was employed by Rockwell Collins for 33 years. Richard enjoyed craft making, telling jokes, handing out candy, and especially trains. He was a member of the Buffalo United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Rose; sons, Dick (Patty) Schloss of Cedar Rapids; Matt (Tami) Schloss and Andy (Barb) Schloss both of Plant City, FL; step-sons, Terry (Janice) Studt and Dennis (Mary) Studt both of Cedar Rapids; and Kevin (Ellen) Studt of Olympia, WA; a brother, Roger Schloss of Cedar Rapids; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 8 step grandchildren; and 8 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; and 5 sisters. Memorials may be directed to Rose.