Submit a PhotoRickie Lee Huitt, 74, born October 29, 1951, in Panora, Iowa, was called home to be with the Lord February 26, 2026, at Banner Desert Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary (Crees) Huitt, father, Ollie Huitt, and natural mother, Joyce Dissinger.
Rick is survived by his wife of 52 years Judy, daughter Joey (Robin) Shaw, son Andrew (Heidi) Huitt, son Aaron Huitt, grandchildren, Logan Shaw, Sabrina Huitt, and Madelyn Huitt, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, natural born father Ward Mains, aunts and uncles, and multiple family and friends, and fur-babies, Buster and Blue.
Rick worked for 41 years at John Deere. He was very proud of his years and friendships he made along the way.
Rick loved attending his grandchildren’s ball games, working on anything car related, and watching college football and basketball. Iowa State was his favorite team, but he also loved the Hawkeyes. He also loved camping at the Iowa State Fair with family and friends.
Per his request, no service will be held at this time. A private family service will be planned at a later date.
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Thinking of your Family and holding you all in my heart. Your father’s memory will live on through the love he gave and the lives he touched. Wishing you strength and gentle days ahead.
Sorry for your loss I hired in at John Deere same day Rick did and work the same depts as him he was a good friend and great worker he will be missed