Perry Duane Rick, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home in Hiawatha.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton with Rev. Jessica Crane-Munoz officiating. The family will greet friends following the memorial service, from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, also at the funeral home.

Perry was born on October 21, 1960, in Vinton, the son of Keith and Stella (Saddoris) Rick. He graduated from Urbana High School with the class of 1979. Perry worked at Rockwell-Collins for over 32 years and was currently a router.

Perry had a fascination with computers, and enjoyed using and repairing them. He participated in a number of on-line quantum physics groups and was a huge Star Trek fan all of his life. He also loved boating and spending time with family and friends on Lake Okoboji.

He is survived by his mother Stella Rick of Spirit Lake; two brothers, Wayne (Cindy Usher) Rick of Marion, Wesley (Carole) Rick of Vinton; nephew, Jeff (Jodi) VanNote of Cedar Rapids; and two nieces, Anna VanNote of North Liberty,and Kathryn Michael of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his father Keith in 2019; and his sister Jolene Rick.

Online condolences www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com

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BL August 4, 2020, 6:44 pm I've known Perry for years this is sad for me to hear. My deepest sympathy to the family my heart goes out to you all. He was such a good friend to me.
KPB August 4, 2020, 9:06 pm I remember so well how much fun I always had with Perry he was a kind silly fun loving nerd but he was well loved by all who knew him. Rest easy friend.
BM August 5, 2020, 10:00 pm I grew up in Urbana Iowa with Perry we were close friends for many years then we lost touch with each other he was a very nice guy with a big heart we had a lot of good times together and have a lot of memories with him I will greatly miss you my friend R.I.P., my friend