Our condolences to the Richards family and the Oran Fire Department
of Iowa. Assistant Fire Chief James Richards, 49, a 30 year veteran of
the Oran Fire Department died Tuesday October 21, 2003. James was
operationg a pumper at a grass fire west of Oran in Bremer County
when he suffered a heart attack. He was transported to Mercy
Hospital in Oelwein.
Our brother James leaves behind his wife, Jean, and two children. A
memorial fund has been established and donations can be made to: