Richard was born January 13, 1930 to Carl and Jenny (Davis) Maddy near Weller, Iowa. He grew up there on a farm and graduated from Lovilia High School in the class of 1947. He was on the Lovilia Lions basketball team.
After school he served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Japan during the Korean Conflict as a military policeman.
On June 11, 1955, he married Lois Clark in Albia, Iowa. They were blessed with three sons: Michael, Max, and Mark.
Richard and his brother, Ben, owned and operated a Conoco gas station in Albia. Then the family moved to a farm north of Albia that he farmed until he died. He was also a warehouseman at the Knoxville VA until retiring in 1985.
Richard enjoyed boating, camping, and gardening especially raising sweet corn.
He is survived by his wife, and three sons families and grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were: his parents; brothers Russell, Ben David , and Wayne; granddaughter Kaylea; and daughter-in-law Apryle.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Sinnott Funeral Home in Albia, starting at 2 p.m. and family present from 5-7 p.m.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10 a.m., officiated by Suzanne Rider at Sinnott funeral home.
Burial and military rites by Albia, Melrose, and Lovilia American Legion at Union Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Legion Howard Cessna Post #136 or Welcome Home Soldier.