Richard A. Beduhn

Richard A. Beduhn, 90, passed away on Thursday July 10, 2014.

Richard was born in Pierson and attended Howard City High School. He earned his Business degree from Davenport College.  He was President and CEO of the Hastings Savings and Loan from 1967 to 1991. During which time it was listed as one of the top 100 most solvent Savings and Loans in the nation. Richard started his business career at Herpolsheimer's and J.C. Penney.

Richard was a veteran of WWII where he was a Tech Sgt in the Army Air Corp 8th Air Force bombers.He flew 35 combat missions as an engineer and top turret gunner in a B-17 "Flying Fortress". The crew's ball turret gunner was credited with shooting down the last German aircraft of WWII.

He was a member of the V.F.W., Elks Club of Hastings, the Loyal Order of Moose, the American Legion Post 45 and the Hastings Rotary receiving the Rose Red Citation. He was a past President of the Lions Club and Home Builders Association of Hastings. Richard loved to golf, deer hunt in Luther, go fishing, and to bowl.  Richard was a quiet family man who loved to be with his children and grand and great grand children.

Richard was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, serving as a Deacon and Trustee. He attended the First Presbyterian Church in Florence Arizona and the Hope United Church in Hastings.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Mildred; siblings, Floretta, Betty, Lorenzo (Jack), Carol, Jean and Jerry; and daughter-in-law Bonnie.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Kathleen; his 6 children: Valerie (Lance) Bush, Adam and Scott Beduhn, Rand (Lori) Beduhn, Reneé (Chuck) Beduhn Collins, and Shèree (David) Beduhn Newell. His 8 grandchildren: Anthony (Michelle) Plants; Curtis (Emily) King; Zachariah and Eiin Woodley; Jacqui and Seth Beduhn; Joshua Newell; and Sarah (Roger) Bishop. His 6 great-grandchildren: Michael and Nicholas Plants; Charlie and CeCe King; Aiden Newell; and Wyatt Bishop. His siblings: Max Beduhn, Janet Jack, Theresa Beduhn, and William Boone. As well as many nieces and nephews.

Richard was the best husband, Father, Grandfather, Great – Grandfather and Mentor. He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hastings Elks Club, American Legion Post 45 or the Barry County Commission on Aging.

A Memorial service will be held Thursday July 17,2014 @ 1:00pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, followed by A Celebration of Richard's Life at the Hastings Elks Lodge 102 E. Woodlawn .