Richard Francis Ostrihonsky, 87, of Sioux City passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 6, 2021 2-4pm at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Avenue. A prayer service will be held right at 2pm. A luncheon will follow.

Richard was born on December 11, 1933 to Frank and Pauline (Sponder) Ostrihonsky in Sioux City where he grew up. He served in the Marine Corps from 1953-1955, during the Korean War and was stationed on the USS Orskany.

On April 19, 1958, he married Donna Jean Haring at St. Francis Catholic Church. They were married 51 years, Donna passed away November 12, 2009. His hobbies included reading, fishing, gardening and canning with his daughter Toni every summer. He loved walking at the mall with his friends “The Mall Walkers”, and did this 6 days a week until November 2020. He loved Sunday drives with Scott, and their times fishing together.

He will be missed by his daughter, Toni (Scott) Ostrihonsky of Sioux City; as well as his grandsons, Derek, Dylan, and Dalton Dwyer all of Sioux City.

Richard was preceded in death by his three sons, James, Barton, and Burton.

Memorials can be directed to Carmelite Monastery 2901 S. Cecelia Street Sioux City, IA 51106.