Richard “Dick” Chorpening, 88, of Washington, passed Sunday,
Feb. 25, 2024, at Halcyon House in Washington.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April
6, 2024, at the Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home in Washington. A
private family burial will be held in Wayland. Family visitation will
be held on Friday, April 5 from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral
home. Memorials may be given in Dick’s name to Halcyon House.
Dick was born on Jan. 31, 1936, in Washington, Iowa, the son of
Russell Francis and Zitta (Bush) Chorpening. He attended school
in Washington County. Dick was united in marriage to the love of
his life, Anna Jean Evans, Jan. 19, 1955. Dick was active in the
church and lived a Christ-centered life. He was employed as a
farmer, mechanic, for Iowa DOT, and City of Wayland. After
retirement he was known as “Mr. Dick the School-Bus Driver” for
WACO School. He enjoyed Old Threshers, antique tractors,
square dancing with Ann, and attending his children and
grandchildren’s sporting and music events. Dick and Ann were
also foster parents to more than 100 children and received a
certificate of recognition by the Governor of Iowa.
Survivors include seven children: Mark Chorpening of
Washington, Janie (Wendell) Davison of Riverside, Rick
Chorpening of St. Petersburg, Florida, Michele “Cheli” (Jeffrey)
Morgan of Iowa City, Roberta (Dan) Smith of Ottumwa, Bob
(Krista) Gaal of Washington, and Jim (Tina) Conwell of Wayland; 19
Grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and sisters: Arlene Wheeler of
Iowa City, and Angela McKune of Seymour, Missouri.
Preceding Dick in death were his parents; wife Ann; sister: Wilda
Jean Reschley; brothers: Russell Jr. and David; and son: Eric
Chorpening
