Mr. Richard W. Mudge
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Mr. Richard W. Mudge

  • June 1, 1927 - January 28, 2012
  • Hot Springs, Arkansas
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“Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May the God of all comfort take care of you all. God bless, Eddie & Kim Rhodes ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Kim Rhodes - Benton, AR

“We are grateful for your service to the country. ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Dennis Grace - Hot Springs

“We remember Dick as a nice friendly neighbor. Our prayers are with the family. ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Ernie & Martha Blount - Searcy, AR

“Dick was such a great neighbor and friend. He would do what ever he could to help someone in need. He will be missed by all. Blessings. ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Kenneth & Shirley Reynolds - AR

“My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Dee Lombardi - Des Moines, IA

“Diane and Kathleen and family, Prayers of comfort are with you in your loss. Pat Canaday Frost ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Pat Frost - Yukon, OK - Friend

“We're thinking of you a lot this week. so sorry for your loss. have a safe journey home. ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Nancy Crowfoot and LJ Pollak - IA

“My deepest condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. May all your fond memories of Richard be in your hearts of all those he loved and...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Debbie Lane - Indianola, IA

“Diane, My condolences to you and your family on this sad occasion. My thoughts are with you. Barbara ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Barbara Mittleman - Des Moines, IA

“So sorry to hear that he has passed away. Thoughts and prayers to you in this time of sorrow. ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Chris Mull - Alpena, MI

“I loved my dad. And I will miss him. He helped me to be the strong person Iam today. I thank him for his guidance. Love, Karla ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Karla Mudge Wyse - hot springs, AR

“Sorry to hear about Dick. Our thoughts and prays are with you during this time. ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Lamar & Joyce Watkins - AR

“From what I know about my father in law, is that he was a great man, a patriotic man and a good father to his children. I didn't get to spend much...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Tony Wyse - Hot Springs, AR


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Richard Wayne Mudge, 84, of Hot Springs passed away Saturday January 28, 2012 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital. He was born June 1, 1927 in Des Moines, IA to Fred and Mary Flansburg Mudge. He served in The Navy for four years as a medic during WWII. He was a member of the VFW, Coast Guard Auxiliary safety boating instructor, a nurse at the V.A. Hospital and a boxer in his earlier years.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years Kathleen Mudge, children; Diane (Larry) Leigh of Urbandale, IA, Dennis (Elaine) Mudge of Norwalk, IA, Karla (Tony) Wyse, Cynthia Mull all of Hot Springs and Kevin (Vivian) Mudge of Little Rock, AR. Grandchildren include Clayton Mudge, Kaitlyn Mull, Cassandra Ackerson, Madeline Mudge, Marcus Leigh, David Leigh and great-grandchildren Autumn and Phoenix Ackerson.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday February 2, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be 12 p.m. Friday February 3, 2012 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, AR.
Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the Hot Springs VFW Post 2278 - 2231 E. Grand Ave Hot Springs, AR 71901.