Richard Vonhorsten Obituary

Richard "Dick" Alan Von Horsten, 83, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. A private graveside service will be held. His final resting place will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Dick was born on February 12, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa, to William and Pearl (McLearey) Von Horsten. From the age of 14 until 25 he was in the seminary. In May of 1965 to February of 1969 he served his country in the United States Army. While in the Army he worked for the National Security Agency. He fluently spoke 3 languages and his duties included translating and interpreting. On October 2, 1970 he was united in marriage Sandra Pahl. They have enjoyed 53 years of marriage. Dick worked as Director Materials Manager at Mercy Hospital for 25 years. After retiring in 2005 he worked for 10 years as a security guard for local riverboat casinos. He enjoyed fishing, Yankee baseball, his pet poodles and following Sandy around the casinos. He will be remembered for his intelligence and sense of humor. Dick is survived by his wife, Sandy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Marilyn, Shirley and Betty.