Charles Richard (Dick) Gray, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in his home of natural causes.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is caring for Dick and his family.

Dick was born September 1, 1932 in Cedar Rapids. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1950 he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1950-1953. In 1954 he married Dee his wife of 53 years until she preceded him in death in 2007. Dick worked his entire career for the U.S. Postal service in Cedar Rapids, and enjoyed 30 years of retirement since 1987.

In addition to his wife Dee, Dick was preceded in death by his parents Damon and Cozine Gray and two brothers. Survivors include a son Michael (Beth) Gray; a daughter Sally (Jeff) Rundel; four grandchildren Morgan Gray (Eric Caldwell), Nicholas Gray, Joshua Rundel, and Troy Rundel; six great grandchildren Christian, Olivia, Harrison, Esme, Lucy and Zoey; three brothers David, Donald and Dennis Gray. Dick is also survived by his special friend Donna Wray Schirm, with whom he shared his life for the last several years.

Dick touched many lives and had many wonderful lifelong friendships. He will be greatly missed.