Richard Lionel Palmer

Richard Lionel Palmer, 93, of Davenport passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, at Manor Care in Davenport. Burial in the National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the family.
Richard was born May 5, 1926, in Decorah, Iowa; the son of James L. and Ethel Irene (Cairns) Palmer. He served in the U.S. Army. He was formerly married in 1958 to Mary Gladys Mikesell; she preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 2005. He was the owner/operator of Al and Action Heating and Cooling Company prior to his retirement. He was a member of Post 729 in Des Moines.
His hobbies included fishing, mushroom and ginseng hunting, going to the casino, playing table games, and spending time with family and friends.
Those left to honor his memory include his sons Robin (Donna), Davenport; Scott (Tammy); Indianapolis; and daughter, Sherri (Palmer) Marcum, Hope, Ind; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His parents, siblings and son Russell preceded him in death.