Richard E. “Rick” Vander Werf, age 73 of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Comfort House in Pella. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Coburn Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial with full military rites will be held following at Silent City Cemetery. Visitation for Rick will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Coburn Funeral Home. Memorials may be left for RSVP (RideShare) in Newton or the Monroe American Legion. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com