Richard W. “Dick” Anthony, age 87, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 10:25 a.m., on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Stonehill Care Center.  To celebrate Dick’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  To honor Dick’s life, funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, with Rev. Steven M. Garner officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Dick was born on September 6, 1932, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Paul and Mathilda (Schmit) Anthony.

Dick was a life long Dubuquer and self employed contractor, who has worked on several prominent buildings around town throughout the years.  He was united in marriage to Joanne Neuhaus on May 3, 1958, and they would be blessed with 5 children and 52 wonderful years together before Joanne was called home on June 15, 2010.  Dick honorably served his country with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1953-1955.  He was a proud supporter of all veterans and was a long standing member of the American Legion Dubuque Post 6 and the V.F.W.  A true highlight for Dick was traveling on the Honor Flight a few years ago to visit the memorials in Washington DC.  He was also a 25 year member of the Dubuque Shooting Society 660 Club, and a faithful member of Holy Trinity Church.  In his free time, Dick enjoyed traveling and going out socializing and  playing Euchre with his friends.  He also loved spending time out on the river when the kids were younger.  We are deeply saddened at the loss of our father and grandfather, but find some comfort in the knowledge that he is now free of the heath issues he has faced these past weeks.

Those left to cherish Dick’s memory include

his 3 children,
Jill Anthony, Prairie du Chien, WI,
Kenneth Anthony Dubuque, IA
and Robert Anthony, Dubuque, IA;

his 6 grandchildren;

his 5 great-grandchildren;

his in-laws,
Inez (Clair) Fannon, Edgewood, IA
and Donald (Mary) Neuhaus, Dyersville, IA;

and several nieces and nephews.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joanne Anthony; a daughter, Christine Horsfield; a son, Steve Anthony; a sister, Rosemary Walsh; and 2 brothers, Paul Anthony and Don Anthony.

Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among his favorite charities.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com