Richard Newkirk
2021
Richard William Newkirk.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
What Happened
Correctional Officer Rich Newkirk died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center at 2700 Coral Ridge Avenue in Coralville.
Correctional Officer Newkirk was an Iowa National Guard veteran and had served with the Iowa Department of Corrections for 14 years.
Correctional Officer Newkirk was an Iowa National Guard veteran and had served with the Iowa Department of Corrections for 14 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
Service Record
Also Served
Iowa Department of Corrections
Correctional Officer
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