Richard Suchy

Richard “Buddie” Suchy, 89 of Elberon, IA passed away November 14, 2023, at Keystone Care Center.

Richard was born May 15, 1934, to Milo Frank and Alice B. (Viktora) Suchy at home in Elberon. He attended country school and worked at Skelly Station in Belle Plaine, IA. On January 19, 1953, Richard married Pauline M. Cizek in Vining, IA. After buying his first farm in 1955, Richard farmed his entire life. The couple raised their family in rural Elberon on that farm.

Richard enjoyed going dancing with Pauline. He had also in the past called square dances. He always played musical instruments. Richard played the sax in his family’s band in the 1950’s, “Milo & his Melodians.” There were always good conversations about old farm equipment/farming at places like The Old Threshers Reunion and Antique Acres.

He was a soft spoken, hardworking man and loved spending time outdoors. He was a member of the Odd Fellows.

Richard is survived by his children: Donna (Tim Dicey) Suchy, of Cedar Rapids; Bonnie Wetzel, of Cedar Falls; Ginny (David) Werning, of Naples, FL; Teresa (Ron Toney) Suchy, of Elberon, and Sandy (Doug) Krough, of Gilman. Grandchildren: Astrid Suchy-Dicey, Sienna Gilliam, Carolyn Dicey (David) Jennings, Laura (James) Marvel, Jolene Suchy-Dicey (Theodore) Carr, Lisa (Nick) Newgard, Nicholas Wetzel, Brett (Jennifer Litchfield) Wetzel, Brandon (Bethany) Werning, Jamie (Dan) Parmenter, Haley Heller, Doug Krough II, Shay Hunter, Cheyenne Choneska and Brittany Krough; 18 great grandchildren; siblings: DeLonde Suchy, of Des Moines; Karen Suchy, of Anchorage, AL; Veronica (David) Porter, of Baxter, and Dan (Verla) Suchy, of Elberon.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (2000); granddaughter, Clarissa Hoing; son-in-law, David Wetzel; brother (Dean), sister-in-law Nadine Braland.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to each and every person that works at Keystone Care Center. We appreciate your kind and loving care for our Dad.

Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service with visitation one-hour prior. Burial will take place at National Cemetery, Vining, IA. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolence can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com