Robert “Richard” Blint

Robert “Richard” Blint

Robert “Richard” Blint
January 9, 1944 – May 24, 2023
Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 79

Robert “Richard” Blint, 79, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Mercy Hospital, in Iowa City. He was born January 9th, 1944, in Fort Madison Iowa; the son of Glen and Dorothy (Pickle) Blint.

Richard attended Denmark Academy.

Following school, Richard enlisted in the Air Force, until he was medically discharged.

On December 23, 1966, Richard was united in marriage to Janet Morrett, at the First Christian Church, in Fort Madison, Iowa.

His working career started at Farmers Co-op; he then worked as a welder for Burlington Northern until retirement.

Richard was a “Jack of all trades” he spent the majority of his time gardening, fishing, hunting, wood working, and spending time on his tractor.

His family includes his wife, Janet of Oskaloosa; their children, Jill (& Dustin) Westercamp of Farmington, Iowa, and Holly (& Will) Williams of What Cheer, Iowa. 6 grandchildren: Cole and Breanna Shelnut, Chance and Katelyn Williams, Dalton and Denton Westercamp; 3 great-grandchildren: Eli Williams, Henry and Penelope Dorothy. 5 brothers; 3 sisters; and a son-in-law Paul Shelnut.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cindy Shelnut, 3 brothers; and 1 sister.

As was Robert’s wish, his body has been cremated, no services are planned. Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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