Jack Raymond Rich

Jack Rich passed away on January 4, 2026 at Calvin Community, Des Moines, Iowa. A man filled with humility and a strong work ethic, he was born August 1, 1936 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to William and Marjory (Frary) Rich.

Jack spent his youth in and around Mt. Pleasant and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1954. In 1959, after a tour in the Marine Corp, he married and had three children, Deleath, Chris, and Neal. In 1966, after attending the College of Automation, they moved to Des Moines where Jack worked for Brady Motorfrate and the City of Des Moines. He married Marlys Watermiller Toft in 1983 and they lived in northwest Des Moines and Johnston. He retired from the City of Des Moines in 1997. In 2009, they moved to Calvin Community Retirement Center in Beaverdale. Jack was a member of the former Central Lutheran Church, currently Capitol Hill Lutheran Church.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Deleath (Steve) Blomberg; sons, Chris (Sheila) Rich and Neal (Kim) Rich; stepsons, Doug (Joanne) Toft, and Mike Toft; stepdaughter, Wendy Wieland; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marlys Rich.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2026 at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, 511 Des Moines St. in Des Moines where the family will greet friends one hour prior. The service will be livestreamed and available the day of the service. Following the service, a meal will be served before a private burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Capitol Hill Lutheran Church or Calvin Community. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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