Richard "Dick" Sweet

Richard “Dick” Sweet, 87, of Marshalltown and formerly of Conrad, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of January 28, 2021 at Grandview Heights in Marshalltown. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or phone 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Richard and his family. Richard Dell Sweet was born Christmas day 1933 to parents James and Lillian (Green) Sweet in Marshalltown, Iowa. He grew up outside of Conrad, Iowa and attended school later graduating from Conrad High School. On May 20, 1955, he was united in marriage to the love of his life Marsha Brown at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The two began a family of their own and had two children Melody and Susan, whom they raised together. He worked for Richie Manufacturing as a foreman for 36 years before his retirement. In his free time, he enjoyed numerous fishing trips, gardening at home, cooking his favorite meal chicken and noodles, and woodworking where he would build clocks. He was a man who enjoyed his family and will be missed by many. Left to remember and cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years Marsha Sweet; his children, Susan (Dennis) Sherriff and Jim (Helen) Brockway; his grandson, Dustin (Rebecca) Reed; his sister, Ruth Wescott; his nieces, Debbie (Henry) Mentel and Dee (Jeff) Linton along with his cousins Sandy (Larry) Manning and Joanne (Tom) Hanus. He was rejoined with his parents James and Lillian Sweet; his daughter Melody Stanley; and his brother-in-law, Larry Wescott.