Richard (Butch) Boddicker passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital on December 9, 2013 surrounded by his family. Services: Friday, December 13, 2013, 10:30 AM, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway with Rev. Craig Steimel Celebrant. Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3-7 at the parish center with a Rosary at 7. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Norway. He is survived by his wife Beverly of 50 years; 5 children, Linda (Alan) Gessner of Newhall, Scott (Jan) Boddicker of Norway, Wayne Boddicker (Chris) of Cedar Rapids, Julie (John) Kuester of Watkins, and Jody (Marcia) Boddicker of Eldridge; 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Sheryl (Jim) Vanscoyoc , Karen (Art) Schulte, and brother Mike (Lisa) Boddicker; and many nieces and nephews. Richard was born November 11, 1941 in Norway to Harold "Bus" and Mary "Dolly" (Emanuel) Boddicker. He graduated from Norway High School and resided in the area his entire life. He retired from Colonial Bread Company after 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bob Boddicker, and nieces Marge Holub and Mary-Kay Schulte; mother and father in law, Emil and Erma Tomas. He was an avid fisherman, golfer, and hunter. He enjoyed baseball, was a loyal Cubs fan, and enjoyed playing cards. He also loved spending time with his grandkids. The family would like to express deepest gratitude to Richard's doctors and the St. Luke's Hospice nurses who provided Richard with excellent care. Arrangements are with Brosh Funeral Service, Norway.