Richard Davison

MOUNT PLEASANT- Richard “Rich” Davison, 79, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home. 

Rich was born August 7, 1944, in rural Fairfield, the son of Guy Eldridge and Edna (Roberts) Ritz. After his mother’s death, he was adopted on September 7, 1950, by Dale and Vera (Welcher) Davison of Mount Pleasant. Rich graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1964. He was a member of the unbeaten, untied, unscored upon football team. While in high school he worked as a carry out attendant at Hy-Vee. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years, spending a year in Vietnam and six months in Guam. Following his discharge in 1968, Rich returned to Mount Pleasant where he returned to work at Hy-Vee for 23 years. On November 3, 1968, Rich was united in marriage to Judy Lee. Rich worked at the Mount Pleasant Golf and Country Club for 13 years before fully retiring in 2006. 

He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Noon Rotary, and Mount Pleasant Golf and Country Club. Rich enjoyed singing with Happy Memories. He was an avid bowler and spent many hours golfing in his adult years. Rich was a dedicated fan of the Mount Pleasant Panthers, Iowa Hawkeyes, Green Bay Packers, and the St. Louis Cardinals. 

Rich is survived by his wife Judy; daughter Angela (Tom) McGehearty and son Shane (Chris) Davison both of Mount Pleasant; six grandchildren Paige and Dylan Davison, Addison McGehearty, Mica, Dalon, and Taran Van Amerongen; five great grandchildren; four sisters Carol Bucher of Kansas, Marty Swanson of Wisconsin, Lois Doyle of Missouri, and Patty Cornell of Arkansas. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and four brothers. 

Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the First Baptist Church. Pastor Steve English will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Home Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held 1:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory. The family will be present to greet friends beginning at 5:00 p.m. Memorial funds have been established for Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, First Baptist Church, and Mount Pleasant Athletic Booster Club. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Rich and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com