Dean Richard Abbott's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2025 in Ridgeway, Iowa

Dean Richard Abbott

April 7, 1931 - October 14, 2025 (94 years old)

Ridgeway, Iowa

Dean Richard Abbott's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2025 in Ridgeway, Iowa

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Lindstrom Funeral Home

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Dean Richard Abbott

April 7, 1931 - October 14, 2025 (94 years old)

Ridgeway, Iowa

Dean Richard Abbott Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dean Richard Abbott of Ridgeway, Iowa, who passed away on October 14, 2025 at the age of 94. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dean Richard Abbott to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ward Abbott and Helen Abbott (Scott); his former wife Lois Abbott (Ott); his son David Abbott; his grandson Bailey Lane; and his brothers, Wendell, Loren and Bob.

He is survived by: his wife Alice Abbott (Woolworth); his children, Dan (Dianne), Rick (Rose), Joy Wright (Bob), Sonja Brown (Stan), Royce (Charity), Chauncey (Stephanie) and Dwight; his siblings, Ron (Judy), Barbara Neuendorf, Ralph (Karolynn), Coleen Poyner, Paul (Betty), Tim (Shirley), Beth Fossum (Roger), Joyce Black, Doug (Rhonda) and Tom (Phyllis); and his sister-in-law Cheryl. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Saratoga Community Church (10194 Howard Ave, Lime Springs, IA 52155).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lindstrom Funeral Home



Sun

Oct 19

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Schmelzer Funeral Homes - Cresco
119 2nd Ave SE, Cresco, IA 52136

Mon

Oct 20

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saratoga Community Church
10194 Howard Ave, Lime Springs, IA 52155

Mon

Oct 20

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Saratoga Community Church
10194 Howard Ave, Lime Springs, IA 52155

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