DAVENPORT — Richard R. Beadle, 60, of Davenport, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at Genesis West Medical Center. A memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at The Runge Mortuary.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be left at rungemortuary.com.

Richard was born Nov. 18, 1952, in Davenport, son of Wilfred and Shirley (Ward) Beadle. Prior to his retirement, he was a janitor at the University of Iowa. He enjoyed music, especially the Beatles. He was a great family man and will be greatly missed by his cat, Hunter.

Those left to honor his memory include daughter Penny (Mark) Schroeder; and grandchildren Ken Snow and Allyson Snow.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Richard Beadle II; and granddaughter, Hope Shirley Marie Beadle.