Frank Rizzuti

Frank Rizzuti, 77, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 24, 2025.

Frank was born May 23, 1948 in Des Moines to Dominic and Angelina (Severino) Rizzuti. He graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the United States Army. Frank retired from MidAmerican Energy formerly Iowa Power and Light after 43 years of service. He loved cars, and he especially enjoyed rebuilding and showing them. Frank was a member of the Iowa Heartland Chevy Club.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Nancy; children, Frank Rizzuti II (Ashley Duggleby), Lexi (David) Carroll, Robert Gooding and William (Amy) Gooding; grandchildren, Caitlin Rizzuti, Elizabeth Rizzuti, Seth Hankins (Kennedy Jackson), Gino Carroll, Brody Carroll, Hannah Gooding, Blake Gooding and Georgia Gooding; great-grandchildren, Liana-Madeline and Sienna-Isabelle; sisters, Linda (Rick) Wells and Angela Hughes; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will greet friends Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 5:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Frank will be laid to rest with military honors at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Frank.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Print