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Richard L. Cavanaugh

June 9, 1937 — October 23, 2024

Davenport

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Funeral services celebrating the life of Richard L. Cavanaugh, 87, of Davenport, will be held at 10 am Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. Visitation will be 4-6 pm Sunday at the funeral home. The rite of cremation has been accorded and private inurnment is in National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or McAnthony’s Window.

Mr. Cavanaugh passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on June 9, 1937, in Fort Dodge, IA, to Luke and Frances (Kearney) Cavanaugh. He graduated from Corpus Cristi High School, then served in the US Air Force. He married Dana Schaeffer on June 20, 1964, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, in Davenport. Richard retired from Oscar Mayer Kraft Foods in 1996 after 34 years, enjoying retirement in rural Davenport and winters in Port Aransas, TX.

He enjoyed walking, birdwatching, keeping his yard meticulously mowed and was famous for his one-liners. He loved family gatherings and spending time with his grandchildren. When his children were young, he helped coach some of their teams and actively followed all of their endeavors.

Survivors include his wife, Dana, and their children: Christine (Phillip) Hetherington of Sugar Land, TX, Cheryl Cavanaugh of Broomfield, CO, Matthew Cavanaugh of Davenport, Amy (Jonathan) Chally, of Lafayette, CO; grandchildren Matthew, Johnathan and Andrew Hetherington, Samuel and Thomas Crist, and Meghan and Taylor Chally; siblings: Cathleen Vaske, Joan Lang, Jim (Ann) Cavanaugh and Donna (George) Blazek; and many nieces and nephews.

His son Paul, brothers Matthew and Michael, and sister Colleen “Coco” Blaes, preceded him in death.

Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, October 27, 2024

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home

614 Main Street, Davenport, IA 52803

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Celebration of Life

Monday, October 28, 2024

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home

614 Main Street, Davenport, IA 52803

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