Ricky Dean “Rick” Vaughn, 62

Ricky Dean “Rick” Vaughn, 62, of New Providence, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday evening at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A memorial fund is being established. For further information or to send Rick’s family a condolence, please visit mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Rick was born on March 28, 1958, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Johnnie and Doris (Atcher) Vaughn. He grew up in Marshalltown before moving to a farm near Colo where he graduated from the Colo High School with the Class of 1976. He married Jolene Klinefelter and the couple later divorced. Rick owned and operated Rick Vaughn Construction and lived in several area communities, most noteworthy were Albion, Liscomb, Eldora and New Providence. Even though Rick’s passion was carpentry, he knew everyone and helped anyone – especially children. He coached Little League baseball while living in Albion; and one year, his team won the County Little League Championship. Rick also enjoyed entertaining kids by juggling while riding his unicycle. He loved making Christmas yard decorations for his family and others – but most of all he loved his family, neighbors and friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Ricky (Desiree) Vaughn, Jr. and Amy (Nathan) Stahl; his six grandchildren: Sage Fischer, Blake Stahl, Jolyn Stahl, Sawyer Vaughn, Colton Stahl and Dawson Stahl; his siblings: Don (Linda) Vaughn, Janell Runner, Ronda Vaughn, Randy (Cindy) Vaughn, Kevin (Traci) Vaughn, Doug (Lisa) Vaughn, Dennis (Chris) Vaughn, Dan (Jeanine) Vaughn and Joanie (Bob) Jamison; a sister-in-law, Becky Vaughn; and his faithful companion, Lola.

Preceding Rick in death are his parents; two brothers, Rod and Tim Vaughn; nephew, Chris Vaughn and father-in-law, Harry Jones.

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