Connie Richards

Connie L Richards age 70 of Nashua, IA died Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, IA from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. A private family service will be held at a later date. Connie Lee Richards was born May 8, 1949, in Charles City, IA, the daughter of Alice (Smith) and Leroy Kapping. Connie was a graduate of Charles City High School in 1967. She began her career working in Mason City specializing in inventory. Connie was sharing an apartment with another girl in Mason City and was introduced to her brother Beryl Richards who was on military leave from the Navy. The couple was married on October 8, 1969, in Charles City, IA. To this union three children were born; Kelley, Kristi, and Kevin. Marrying a military man brought moves to San Diego, CA, Tacoma, WA, Denver, CO, and Long Beach, CA. During this time Connie was at home looking after her children and tending to the home and all of its demands. Upon Beryl’s retirement from the Navy the couple retired and moved to Nashua, IA, in 1985. Over the years Connie developed a zeal for bowling and became quite skilled at the sport. She was accomplished at sewing and knitting winning countless ribbons for projects that she entered into fairs. Connie was devoted to her family and raised the children quite often by herself while Beryl was serving the country. It wasn’t always easy and became sometimes lonesome, but Connie’s dedication and love for her family were second to none. Connie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Beryl Richards of Nashua, IA; children, Kelley Richards of Mason City, IA, Kristi Richards of Seattle, WA, Kevin Richards of New Hampton, IA; two grandchildren, Levi and Tristian; mother, Alice Hull of Charles City, IA; four brothers, Steve Kapping of New Haven, IA, Dennis Hull of Charles City, IA, Roger Hull of New Ulm, MN, Calvin Hull of Charles City, IA; two sisters, Maureen Hull of Des Moines, IA, Vicki Kapping of Peyton, CO. She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy Kapping; step-father, Joe Hull; two brothers, Richard Hull and Jerry Kapping; sister, Debra Christensen. Donations in Memory of Connie can be made to the Alzheimer's Association 2530 University Ave Suite 2, Waterloo, IA 50701.