Sam Richey

Sam Richey, 82, of Corning entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at CHI Mercy Hospital in Corning. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Corning. Mr. Larry Johnson and Mr. Jim Lucas will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at Oakland Cemetery at Quincy in rural Adams County, Iowa. The family will greet friends on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. Memories and condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Samuel Albert Richey, the son of Paul and Esther (Russell) Richey was born on August 28, 1939 east of Prescott, Iowa. He graduated from Corning High School with the class of 1957. On August 28, 1964, Sam married Donnis Ann Willett at the Corning United Methodist Church. Two children were born to bless this union, Charles Douglas and Cheryl Ann. Sam was a hard worker and always made sure he provided for his family. He worked at Farm Service delivering fuel, as a seed salesman for Morman Seed and delivering anhydrous for Crop Production Services. In 1998, Sam and Donnis adopted their grandson, Sammy after the death of his father.

Sam enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling with family. He had a love of racing and was inducted into the Adams County Speedway Hall of Fame in 2017. He was a former Mason and member of Instruction Lodge #275. Sam especially enjoyed his time with his many coffee groups.

Left to cherish Sam’s memory is his son, Sammy Richey of Jarrell, Texas; significant other, Marlene Lee of Novi, Michigan; brother-in-law, Donnie Willett and wife Jan of Corning; nephews, John Peterson and wife Becky of Dallas, Texas and Doug Brandt and wife Susan of Prescott, Iowa; many other nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Preceding Sam in death was his wife, Donnis; daughter, Cheryl; son, Charles; sisters, Alice Joy Peterson and Claire Crill; and brothers-in-law, Stan Peterson, Harvey Brandt and Wayne Crill.