Richard "Dick" Tompkins

Shirley Richard (Dick) Tompkins of Columbus Junction, IA, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after a short illness at the age of 98.  A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Columbus City Cemetery.  To send flowers to the family in memory of Dick, please visit the floral store.  Online condolences may be left at www.sandhfunralservice.com for the family.  The Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Columbus Junction is assisting the family.

Dick was born on January 5, 1928, to Rufus and Ruth (Stoneking} Tompkins in Muscatine, IA.  He was united in marriage to Dorothy (Wilder) Tompkins on August 10, 1946, in Tipton, IA. Dick worked at the Muscatine Pearl Works, becoming superintendent of the Columbus Junction facility, Rath Packing, a farmer, and then became an electrician for IBEW Local 145 and woodworking.  He also enjoyed camping, fishing and music.  Most of the time, Dick enjoyed spending time with his children and many grandchildren.

Those left to honor his memory are his brother Robert; children, Richard (Sherry), Dennis, Bruce (Deborah), Doug (Edy) Susan (Kurt), and Shirley (Andrew); 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Ruth; step-mother, Evelyn;  wife, Dorothy; brothers, Eugene and Guy; sister, Mavis and sons Jeffrey and Steven.

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