Richard "Rich" Underwood's obituary , Passed away on December 1, 2025 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Richard "Rich" Underwood

January 4, 1961 - December 1, 2025 (64 years old)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Richard "Rich" Underwood's obituary , Passed away on December 1, 2025 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Richard "Rich" Underwood

January 4, 1961 - December 1, 2025 (64 years old)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa


Richard Underwood Obituary

The memory of Richard Underwood of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who passed away on December 1, 2025 at the age of 64, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Underwood and Mary Underwood (Laramie). He is survived by: his wife Carla; his children, Jordan (Rosane), Chad (Lauren) and Justin (Cassandra); his grandchildren, Lillian, Olivia, Jaxon, August and Jayden; his sister Diana Gregg (Jeff); and his pet Bella.

Visitation was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cedar Memorial Chapel (4200 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Peace Christian Reformed Church (6600 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cedar Memorial



Fri

Dec 05

Visitation

Cedar Memorial Chapel
4200 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Sat

Dec 06

Memorial service

11:00 AM

Peace Christian Reformed Church
6600 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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December 3, 2025

Mike Murphy lit a candle


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December 3, 2025

Mike Murphy sent flowers

“In loving memory of Richard Underwood, May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. A hero to many and he saved my life”


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