William (Bill) Joseph Ambrisco died Friday, September 8, 2017, at University Hospitals and Clinics, Palliative Care Unit. Ambrisco made his business career in insurance in Iowa City, beginning with the S.T. Morrison Co. He was active in the insurance industry on the local, state and national level, serving as President of AW Welt Ambrisco Insurance in […]
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David Noble 1932 – 2017
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.’s founder and chairman, David Noble, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 16, 2017, the company announced today. He was 85. Noble founded the American Equity group of companies in 1995 and served as chairman, chief executive officer, president and treasurer until 2009 when he became executive chairman […]
G. David Hurd 1929 -2016
Former Principal Financial Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer G. David Hurd, 86, died February 6, 2016. G. David Hurd was CEO of Principal from 1989 to 1994. Hurd, born in Chicago on Dec. 14, 1929, graduated from Michigan State University in 1951. He came to Des Moines in 1954 to work for Banker’s Life Co., now Principal […]
Richard P. (Dick) Friedman 1939 – 2015
Richard P. (Dick) Friedman, past President of the Iowa Big “I,” died on November 8, 2015. He was with Friedman Insurance, Dubuque and was president of the Independent Insurance Agents in 1998-1999. Dick was inducted into the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame earlier this year. Click here to read his Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame profile page. Click […]
George W. Kochheiser 1925 – 2015
George W. Kochheiser passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Kathleen. He is survived by son, Kent and daughter-in-law Beth, also of Cincinnati, and sister Jeanne Faust of Newton, IA. He was born on October 11, 1925 in Lorimor, Iowa to George and […]
Richard E. Olson 1929 – 2014
Richard E. Olson died as a result of a traffic accident, August 05, 2014 in Dedham, Maine. He was passionate about life – making an impact, making life better for everyone. He was always looking for a better way. Revitalizing downtown Des Moines was his priority. He was a visionary who created excitement and showed people […]
Cleo F. Edwards 1921 – 2014
Cleo F. Edwards, C.L.U., ChFC, age 93, completed an extraordinary lifetime of professional and personal service on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Cleo was a national leader in the life insurance industry, holding numerous national offices and receiving too many awards to mention here. For more than 50 years, Cleo was a life and qualifying member […]
Fred Schiek 1934 – 2014
Fred Schiek,79, passed away peacefully on Jan 11, 2014. Fred worked for EMC Insurance Company for 42 years retiring in 2001 as Chief Operating Officer. A member of the EMC Board of Directors 15 years, serving as Chairman of the Board from 2005 – 2010. Also a board member of the EMC Group, Dakota Fire […]
Merle “Bud” Ross 1927 – 2013
Merle “Bud” Ross died August 5, 2013. Mr. Ross was a recently inducted member of the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Friday August 9, 2013 at Kramer Funeral Home with the scripture service at 4:30 p.m. The funeral celebration will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday August 10, 2013 […]
Luther L.Hill Jr. 1923 – 2013
Luther L. Hill Jr. died April 2013 at the age of 90. Mr. Hill was a recently inducted member of the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame. Click here for a link to his Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame profile page.
