Richard Lee Holmberg, 72, formerly of Spencer, passed away on January 7th, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. Richard was born on December 31st, 1952, in Spencer, Iowa, to Dean and Sylvia Holmberg. He graduated from Spencer Community Schools in 1971.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; maternal and paternal grandparents; his first wife, Patricia (Lamb) Holmberg; a grandson, Justin Huberg; and a great-grandson, Braden Huberg.
He is survived by his second wife, Debra (Holloway) Holmberg; one sister, Jeannette (Lawrence) Swenson; four nieces, Heather (Brian) Benson, Erin (Shawn) Johnson, Kayce (Landon) Meyer, and Andrea Swenson; 20 great-nieces and nephews; members of Pat’s family whom he always loved as his own; and many other family members and friends.
There will be a short graveside ceremony on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, at the Dickens, Iowa, Cemetery at 12:00 noon. Following that, there will be a Celebration of Life at the Oneota Park Shelter House where we can share memories and lunch.
