Eva Amfahr
Wednesday, July 2, 2008

July 5, 2007

PARKERSBURG—Eva Amfahr, 88, of Allison, formerly of Parkersburg, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Allison Health Care Center, of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 7, at the Holy Family Parish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Parkersburg, with burial in the St. Athanasius Cemetery, Jesup. Visitation will be from 2-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, and one hour before the services at the church.
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Eleanor Lee
Wednesday, July 2, 2008

July 9, 2008

GARDEN CITY—Eleanor Lee, 82, of Garden City, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 7, at the Zion Lutheran Church in rural Radcliffe, with burial in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Sharon Kay Hinders
Thursday, July 3, 2008

July9, 2008

WATERLOO—Sharon Kay Hinders, 58, of Waterloo, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008, at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 7, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison, with the Rev. Steve Petroelje officiating. Burial was in the Allison Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lila Klemme
July 13, 1920-July 4, 2008

July 9, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Lila Klemme, 87, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, July 4, 2008, at the Scenic Manor Health Care Facility in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m., at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence. Burial will be in the Honey Creek Cemetery in New Providence. Memorials may be directed to the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church, the Honey Creek Cemetery, Church of God and the Barlow Memorial Library in Iowa Falls. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.

Lila Ann (Crabtree) Klemme, was born on July 13, 1920, at home in southern Minnesota near Ellendale, Minnesota. She was born to Pearl (Hubbell) and Charles Wesley Crabtree. She was baptized at and became a member of the Methodist Church in Ellendale.

Lila attended Rural School District 82 for the first eight grades, then attended and graduated from the Ellendale High School. After graduation, she moved to Iowa and began to work as a housekeeper. She also worked as a cook at the Ellsworth Hospital in Iowa Falls.

On January 12, 1945, she was united in marriage to Maynard Klemme at the home of Uncle John and Aunt Ruth Crabtree in Bradford. Lila then worked at a nursing home and the County Home for eight years. In 1964, Lila started working as a cook at the Quakerdale Home in New Providence until surgery disabled her. Lila and Maynard lived about 20 years in the New Providence area before moving to the Hubbard Retirement Apartments in 1982.

Lila joined the Zion United Church of Christ in 1983. She moved her membership to the Church of God in Iowa Falls in 1996, after moving to Iowa Falls in 1989 to be near Maynard, while he was in the nursing home. Lila remained in her small home in Iowa Falls until she moved to a retirement home in Iowa Falls.

Lila is survived by her sister, Marjorie Trandem of Fairbault, Minnesota; cousins, Verdell Kelly of Dows and Kathryn Rankin of Iowa Falls; nieces and nephews; along with many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Maynard; twin sisters at birth; her brothers, Leslie Crabtree, C. Henry Crabtree, Edwin E. Crabtree and John M. Crabtree; and her sister, Arlene (Crabtree) Severson.
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Kimberly Anne Newton
December 29, 1992-July 4, 2008

July 9, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Kimberly Anne Newton, 15, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2008, due to injuries received in an accident.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 9, at the Iowa Falls High School Auditorium. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A memorial fund has been established and may be sent in Kimberly’s name to Greenbelt Bank & Trust, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Kimberly Anne Newton, was born in Iowa Falls on December 29, 1992, the daughter of Lina Gaviola (Ocariza) and Wendell Arthur Newton. She had just completed her freshman year of high school in the Iowa Falls Community School where she was active in Band, JEL, SADD, Student Council, Spanish Club and the International Club.

She was a member of the Saint Mary’s Parish, Ackley, where she served as an altar server; a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 563, Iowa Falls; and a member of the Iowa Falls Lions Leo Club.

Kimberly is survived by her parents, Lina and Wendell Newton of Iowa Falls; her sister, Stacey Newton of Iowa Falls; her grandparents, Jovito and Alfreda Ocariza of Cebu, Philippines and Russell and Ruth Newton of Iowa Falls; and several aunt, uncles and cousins.
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Richard L. Rose
June 14, 1918-July 4, 2008

July 9, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Richard L. Rose, 90, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, July 4, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 8, at the United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. A graveside service was held at the Crystal Township Cemetery, in Crystal Lake, followed by a reception at the Crystal Lake Methodist Church. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard LeRoy Rose, was born on June 14, 1918 at Crystal Lake, the son of Harry and Esta Tembey Rose. He received his education at Crystal Lake and graduated from the Crystal Lake High School with the class of 1936. Richard served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Myrtle White on May 18, 1949, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in Iowa Falls where Richard owned and operated the Rose Shell Service Station until his retirement in 1986.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, UCT, Meadow Hills Golf Course, and was a 62-year member of the Iowa Falls Elks Club B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 1674. Richard enjoyed golf, cards and pool in his free time.

He is survived by his wife, Myrtle of Iowa Falls; a son, Douglas Rose and wife, Anne of Waterloo; a daughter, Mary E. Miller and husband, Meredith of Marshalltown; granddaughters, Liz Fogle and husband, Ben of Urbandale and Christi Lowry and husband, Nate of West Des Moines; three great-grandchildren, Landen and Garrett Fogle and Morgan Rose Lowry; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Joanne White of Ventura; and sister-in-law, Darlene Rose of Tucson, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters.
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Janice Bachtell
September 9, 1938-July 5, 2008

July 9, 2008

STRAWBERRY POINT—Janice Bachtell, 69, of Strawberry Point, and formerly of Iowa Falls and Arlington, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at her home in Strawberry Point.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 8, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Volga. The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Amenity Hospice, Cedar Rapids or to the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home, Strawberry Point.

Janice Jean McKiney, was born on September 9, 1938 in Fayette, the daughter of Mildred Louise (Wegner) and Harold Arthur McKiney. She attended the Arlington Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1956. She attended and graduated from Luther College, Decorah, with a B.A. in elementary education. She taught in the Arlington and Iowa Falls Community Schools, retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls.

On December 21, 1958, Janice was united in marriage to Leon (Gus) Bachtell at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Arlington. After retirement they moved to Eagle Rock, Missouri in 1993 and back to Iowa to live in Strawberry Point in 2007. She was an active church member all her life, serving her church in many positions. She enjoyed teaching, camping, painting, reading, and especially her grandsons.

Janice Bachtell is survived by her mother, Mildred Burrack of Strawberry Point; two sons, Tim (Sheri) Bachtell of Hubbard and Matthew Bachtell of Bowling Green, Missouri; three grandsons, Cody, Caden and Cory; two sisters, Shirley Collins of Laguna Woods, California and Karen (Paul) Stine of Shell Knob, Missouri; one brother, Dale (Sandy) McKiney of Waterloo; one step-sister, Dixie (Dave) Ghormley of Waverly; and many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leon “Gus” Bachtell.
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Emma Harken
Saturday, July 5, 2008

July 9, 2008

ACKLEY—Emma Harken, 87, of Ackley, died on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 8, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.
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Virginia L. Nelson
February 13, 1921-February 18, 2008

July 12, 2008

AURORA, Illinois—Virginia L. Nelson, 87, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2008, at the Provena Mercy Center in Aurora.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield, with Pastor Jack Gannet, of the Zion St. John Lutheran Church officiating. The Retz-Grarup Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia was born on February 13, 1921 in Sheffield, a daughter of Amel H. and Marie C. (Timmerman) Ahlberg. She is survived by her children, Les (Joyce) Nelson of North Aurora and Shirley Nelson and three grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters, Ruth Hoing of Alden and Mildred Edwards of Columbus, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Nelson.
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Daryl Tibbs
May 30, 1928-July 11, 2008

July 16, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Daryl Tibbs, 80, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, July 11, 2008, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 15, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with a committal service in the Lincoln Township Cemetery, rural Fertile.

Daryl Elvin Tibbs, was born on May 30, 1928, to Lloyd and Hazel (Stuart) Tibbs at Fertile. He graduated from the Owasa High School and served in the Korean War. He helped support the family and took care of his mother until she became ill. Daryl never married. He was a truck driver and farmer. He attended the Missionary Alliance Church in Blairsburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Fenton Tibbs and wife, Marie of Greensboro, North Carolina; a brother, Lauren Tibbs of Williams; an aunt, Doris Patzer of Iowa Falls; an uncle and aunt, Fred and Irene Mitchell of Iowa Falls; and a brother in infancy.

He is survived by a brother, Robert Tibbs and wife, Frances of Madison, North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Pauline Tibbs of Williams; nine nieces and nephews; and 11 grandnieces and nephews.
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Bernice Seehusen
Friday, July 11, 2008

July 16, 2008

ALLISON—Bernice Elesa Johanna Dorthea Seehusen, 83, of Allison, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008, at the Waverly Health Care Center in Waverly, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 14, at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Greene, with burial in the church cemetery. Pastor Mark Walker officiated at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Maxine Jass
October 2, 1931-July 13, 2008

July 16, 2008

ALDEN—Maxine Jass, 76, of Alden, died on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 16, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Alden is in charge of the arrangements.

Maxine Barbara Jass, was born on October 2, 1931 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Ernest and Gladys (Christner) Laughlin. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1949 and received her A.A. degree from Ellsworth Community College in 1951. She was united in marriage to Victor Jass on January 26, 1958, at the First Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Maxine held positions at AT&T, the Iowa Falls State Bank, Jass Brothers, Riverside and St. Paul’s Lutheran Churchs, where she was an active member. She was also a member of the I-Club and Alden American Legion Auxiliary. However, the role Maxine will be most remembered for will be as homemaker and mother. Maxine spent all of her life taking care of those around her. Instinctively, she would be there for others to lend a hand, cook a meal, offer an ear, visit the sick or kiss a wounded knee.

Joy was found around those she loved and those who loved her. She is survived by her husband, Victor; three daughters, Carol Neubauer of Iowa Falls, Susan Reilly and husband, Jeff of Houston, Texas and Linda Werner and husband, Kent of Boulder, Colorado; a son, Joe Jass of Alden; 10 grandchildren; a former son-in-law, Barry Neubauer of Urbandale and a former daughter-in-law, Lori Klein of Alden; a brother, Mike Laughlin and wife, Laurie of Bronson; a sister, Margaret Watson of Mesa, Arizona; and three sisters-in-law, Jill Fraser and husband, Don of Buckeye, Ann Jass of Marshalltown and Margaret Block and husband, Dean of Webster City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mary O’Malia; four brothers-in-law, George Watson, Ted O’Malia, Bill Jass and Harm Jass; and a sister-in-law, Doris Jass.
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Paul G. Frye
September 9, 1940-July 14, 2008

July 16, 2008

FORT DODGE—Paul G. Frye, 67, of Fort Dodge, died on Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 16, at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel in Fort Dodge. Interment will be in the Alden Cemetery at Alden. Visitation is from 11:00 a.m. until the service time on Wednesday at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Paul G. Frye, the son of Giles and Regina (Repplinger) Frye, was born on September 9, 1940 in Mason City. He graduated from the Nora Springs High School in 1958, and received a degree in Ag Business and Economics from Iowa State University. Paul lived in the Mason City area until 1960 when he moved to Alden, where he lived until 1988. He then moved to Barnum and lived there until moving into Fort Dodge in 1996. From 1957 to 1972, Paul was self-employed with his father in trucking. He worked for Ellsworth Trucking until 1980 and was with Greenfield Transportation until 1992 when he joined Smithway Motor Express.

Paul is survived by his children, Cynthia Marie Oudekerk of Hampton and Steven (Diana) Frye of Colorado Springs, Colorado; granddaughter, Savanna Lynn Meyer; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Gracen; half-sister, Jean Reed of Luray, Virginia; and half-brother, William Frye of Thousand Oaks, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Hilda M. Jury
November23, 1914 July 15, 2008

July 16, 2008

ANKENY—Hilda M. Jury, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2008.

Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 17, at the Ankeny Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, July 18, at the United Methodist Church in Alden. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m., in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows.

Hilda was born on November 23, 1914, to Edward and Emma Draves in Hanlontown. She graduated from the Rowan High School in 1932. Hilda was married to Carl L. Jury on October 12, 1938. Hilda and Carl lived in Dows until 1952, when they made their home and raised their family in Alden.

Hilda has been a lifelong member of the Alden United Methodist Church. Hilda was a devoted mother, providing a good home and raising her sons, Dan and Dean after Carl passed away in 1967. Hilda retired from her job as a lab technician at American Cyanamid in 1981. She moved to Ankeny in 1994 to be close to her sons and their families. Hilda enjoyed her friends and senior citizen activities in Ankeny for many years. Her family is thankful for the loving care she received at the Sunny View Care Center where she lived the last two years.

She is survived by her sons, Dan (Bev) and Dean (Loreen); grandchildren, Donovan (Sarah) with great-grandson, Davin, Jacob, Mandy Snyder (Josh), Betsy, Christy and Cory, all of Ankeny; brother, Emil Draves of Webster City; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; and eight brothers and sisters.
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Mary Whitmore
November 24, 1922-July 16, 2008

July 23, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Mary Whitmore, 85, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, July 25, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Brian King officiating. Burial will be in the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 24, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.

Mary Esther Rose Whiting, was born on November 24, 1922, in Bury St. Edmonds, England, to Mable (Steele) and Harry Whiting. She attended private school through age 16. While living in England Mary worked in a bakery as an assistant. On January 8, 1946, Mary was united in marriage to Donald Charles Whitmore in Bury St. Edmonds, England. To this union four children were born, Fred, Tony, Rosemary and Gene.

Mary became a U.S. citizen on August 26, 1952. She worked in the mail room at Times-Citizen Newspapers, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church to include its Rachel Circle; the Eastside Ladies Aide; and a former member of the Ladies of the Moose Lodge No. 1108, all of Iowa Falls.

Mary Whitmore is survived by her children, Fred (Georgia) Whitmore of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Tony (Sue) Whitmore of Iowa Falls, Rosemary (Legran) Miles of Florence, South Carolina and Gene (Shiela) Whitmore of Sheffield; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mable Whiting; her husband, Donald; and two brothers, Charles Whiting and Erick Whiting.
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Jay Bicknese
March 27, 1954-July 18, 2008

August 20, 2008

BIGELOW, Minnesota—Gena "Jay" Bicknese, 54, of Bigelow, Minnesota, died on Friday, July 18, 2008, in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 25, at the First United Methodist Church in Worthington, with the Rev. Mike Zaske officiating. Burial was in the Elk Brethren Cemetery in Reading, Minnesota. The Benson Funeral Home in Worthington was in charge of the arrangements.

Jay was born on March 27, 1954 in Fairbanks, Alaska, the son of Gene and Gretchen (Racine) Bicknese. He graduated from the Worthington High School in 1972 and from the Alexandria Tech Diesel Program in 1974. Jay farmed south of Reading until 1986. He then worked for Worthington Tractor Parts and Iowa Falls Tractor Parts until 1995. Jay was currently an owner/operator truck driver for LeRoy Prins.

He was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Reading. He was also a member and newsletter editor of the Dakota AMC Club. Jay enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He loved working on cars with his boys, attending car shows, playing with his grandbabies and sipping slow cups of coffee at the Blueline Cafe with his beloved family and friends.

Jay is survived by his parents, Gene and Gretchen Bicknese of Worthington, Minnesota; three children, Josh (Jessica) Bicknese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Jonathan (Jennifer) Bicknese and their son, Dawson of Ramsey, Minnesota and Brianna (Jared) Magnuson and their son, Connor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; life partner, Pam Bandow of Bigelow, Minnesota and her children, Ali (Tom) and Ben (Ashley); one brother, Leo Bicknese of Worthington; nephews, Andrew (Krista) and Larry; an uncle, Byron (Alice) Bicknese of Worthington; aunts, Patsy Heusinkveld of Preston, Minnesota and Jean Racine of Worthington.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Guy and Jennie Bicknese and Leo and Elsie Racine; and uncles, Leland Heusinkveld and Marshall Racine.
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Hunter Christian Krause
January 25, 1995-July 19, 2008

July 23, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Hunter Christian Krause, 13, of Iowa Falls, entered into eternal life with his family by his side at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital on Saturday, July 19, 2008, after collapsing while playing football with his many close friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 23, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Internment will be in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. A reception will follow at the Highland Golf Club. Memorial contributions in Hunter’s honor may be directed to the Hunter Krause Athletic Memorial Fund. The Pursel-Davis Funeral Home of Marshalltown is in charge of the arrangements.

Hunter was born on January 25, 1995, the son of Kent and Lori (Williams) Krause in Quincy, Illinois. He was entering the eighth grade at Riverbend Middle School in Iowa Falls. Hunter was a member of the First Methodist Church, Iowa Falls-Alden Junior High track, football, basketball, and North Central Strykers Soccer Club. He had been active in Little League baseball, Student Council and the Boy Scouts of America.

Hunter loved all animals. He enjoyed traveling with his parents and brother, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, snowboarding, four-wheeling with his brother, and most of all hanging with his friends.

Hunter will be missed by his parents, Kent and Lori and brother, Parker of Iowa Falls; grandparents, Edna Williams of Iowa Falls and Dallas and Lorretta Krause of Iowa Falls; great-grandparents, William and Esther Krause of Alden; aunt, Kelly Vogel of Marshalltown; and uncles, Scott (Sandy) Williams of Eldora, Karlton (Joelle) Krause and Kurtis (Deanna) Krause of Iowa Falls. Hunter was also adored by his many cousins, Anthony Vogel (Stephanie) of Cedar Rapids, Ariadne and Alyssa Vogel of Iowa City, Quinton Krause of Iowa Falls, Alayna Vogel of Marshalltown, Kathrine and Charles Williams of Eldora, Lane Krause, Logan Krause, Kassidy Krause, Evan Krause, Mattie Krause, and Jack Krause, all of Iowa Falls.

In eternal life he joins his maternal grandfather, Charles Williams; great-grandparents, Frank and Jennie Retleff, Earl and Esther Willams, Fred and Pauline Lochmann; and uncle, Rick Vogel.

He will always be remembered by Parker as a wonderful brother and friend.
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Ralph Eugene Classon
February 20, 1918-July 19, 2008

July 23, 2008

ALDEN—Ralph Eugene Classon, 90, of Alden, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the Hubbard Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 23, at the Methodist Church in Alden, with the Rev. Martha Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph Classon, was born on the family farm in Oakland Township, Franklin County, near the town of Popejoy on February 20, 1918, the son of Ida Olson Classon and Clarence Classon. He attended grade school at the Sunny Corner School No. 9 and graduated from the Oakland Township High School of Popejoy. He was united in marriage to Blanch McDonald on July 6, 1941. They celebrated 50 years together. To this union three children were born, Donna, Diane and Craig.

Ralph lived and farmed in the Dows and Popejoy areas all his life, with the most of it on the family farm. Ralph served on the Franklin County REC and Corn Belt Power Cooperative boards, was a member of the Dows Methodist Church and a charter member of the Popejoy Lions Club.

Ralph Classon is survived by his children, Donna Arends and husband, Bernard of Nevada, Iowa, Diane Classon of Racine, Wisconsin and Craig Classon and wife, Cinda of Dows; seven grandchildren, Jeff, Dawn, Trevor, Chip, Candi, Derek and Doug; 10 great-grandchildren; and several in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Preceding Ralph in death were his wife, Blanch in 1991; his parents; brother, Curtis Classon; sister, Bessie Mulford; and great-grandson, Zackery Arends.
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Deborah "Deb" (Moore) Fillhouer
March 24, 1951 July 19, 2008

July 26, 2008

HOENIX, Arizona—Deborah "Deb" (Moore) Fillhouer, 57, of Phoenix, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of her life was held on Tuesday, July 22, at the Paradise Valley Country Club in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Deb was born in Hampton on March 24, 1951 and moved to the Valley in 1984. She touched the lives of everyone she met and was truly loved by hundreds of friends and family members.

Deb is survived by her husband, Dick; her mother, Lorraine; her father, Max; her children, Jessica and Greg; her siblings, Dennis and Diane; her nephews, Kevin and Nick; and her niece, Mandy.

Deb was preceded in death by her stepfather, Earl; and her infant niece, Jennifer.
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Marilyn LaVonn “Bonnie” Johnson
July 22, 2008

July 26, 2008

IOWA FALLS-Marilyn LaVonn “Bonnie” Johnson, 79, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services were held on Friday, July 25, at the Iowa Falls Evangelical Free Church, Iowa Falls. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 26, in the Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Marilyn LaVonn, was born on April 24, 1929 in Adair County at the family farm, the daughter of Russell Waltz and Cora Elizabeth (Davis) Stickels. She graduated from the Albia High School in 1947. Marilyn was united in marriage to Robert William Johnson in Winterset at the Methodist Parsonage. She was a cook at the Vinton High School for 20 years and retired as a motel manager at Fiddlers Inn, Branson, Missouri.

She attended the Iowa Falls Evangelical Free Church and was a Vietnam Veteran’s Gold Star Mother. Marilyn enjoyed traveling with her daughters, having house guests, watching horses, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren. Marilyn will be greatly missed by her family.

Marilyn is survived by her three daughters, Vicki Elaine Everman of Story City, Mary Beth (Jeffery) Vieth of Iowa Falls and Susan Diane (Michael) O’Reilly of Montrose; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, Kris (Laura) Lilja and their daughters, Annika and Elise of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Tessa Everman and her son, Bostin of Altoona, Kacie Everman and her children, Tayson, Jeyden and Kelis of Story City, Bethany Vieth of Tacoma, Washington, Haley Auston and her children, Kiara and Kamryn of Iowa Falls and Amy (Steven) Fellows and their daughter, Evelyn of Cedar Rapids; two sisters, Billie Lee (Curtis) Jans of Dysart and Dixie Lou (Jack) Wayson of Vinton; two brothers, Charles A. (Pearl) Stickels of Douds and Russell W. “John” (Sheila) Stickels Jr. of Vinton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Ronald Eugene Johnson.
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Carlos Green
Wednesday, July 23, 2008

July 26, 2008

ACKLEY-Carlos Green, 79, of Ackley, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 26, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery.
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Lynda L. Drilling Willms
July 24, 2008

July 26, 2008

HAMPTON-Lynda L. Drilling Willms, 64, of Hampton and formerly of Sioux City, died on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at her son’s home in Hampton.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 28, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley with a private inurnment. There will be no visitation.

Lynda L. Drilling Willms, was born on September 22, 1943 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Albert and Katy Frerichs Schoeneman. She received her early education in country schools and later graduated from the Iowa Falls High School. She continued her education and graduated from Ellsworth Community College and the University of Northern Iowa. Lynda was united in marriage to Ed Drilling on February 3, 1966, at Elk Point, South Dakota and after his death, she married Verlynn Willms on April 23, 1984 at Ackley. She was a CD counselor for Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City for 20 years.

Survivors include two sons, Steven P. Drilling of Clovis, California and Ken Drilling and wife, Angela of Hampton; three grandchildren, Katie Drilling of Clovis and Jakob and Madison Drilling, both of Hampton; a sister, Joyce Lawton and husband, Don of Iowa Falls; four brothers and sisters-in-laws, Vicki and Arlen Harken of Ackley, Vaughn and Elaine Willms of Ackley, Vince and Cathy Willms of Belmond and Van and Deb Willms of Ackley; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Vernon and Velma Willms of Ackley; and a step-son, John Drilling and wife, Teresa of Lake View.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Annette Drilling; her two husbands, Ed Drilling on September 18, 1973 and Verlynn Willms on July 1, 2002; a sister, Marcia DeVries; and a step-daughter, Cindy Drilling Richardson.
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Marjorie Esther Wedgbury
June 9, 2008

July 26, 2008

BOONE-Marjorie Esther Wedgbury, 90, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, where she had been a resident.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, July 28, at the Walter-Schroeder Funeral Home at Fifth & Story Streets in Boone.
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Blair A. Hamilton
September 13, 1943-July 25, 2008

July 30, 2008

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina—Blair A. Hamilton, 64, died on Friday, July 25, 2008, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

He was born on September 13, 1943 in Arlington, Virginia. Blair graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1961. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, including two tours in Vietnam and extended service in Germany.

He is survived by triplet daughters, Tanya Hamilton, Vennessa Hamilton and Caroline Hamilton, all of North Carolina; one aunt, Alice Walters of Jefferson; one sister, Ann Campbell of Ames; and two brothers, Bruce (Nancy) of Catonsville, Maryland and Mark (Laura) of Ames.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Ruth Hamilton; and his wife, Sigrid.
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Lester Barnett Allen
Friday, July 25, 2008

July 30, 2008

DUMONT—Lester Barnett Allen, 89, of Dumont, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2008, at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 28, at the Dumont Reformed Church, with Pastors Jeff and April Fiet officiating. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ben Harms
Friday, July 25, 2008

July 30, 2008

ACKLEY—Ben Harms, 79, of Ackley, died on Friday, July 25, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 29, at the First Presbyterian Church in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.
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Dallas Clock
March 27, 1927-July 26, 2008

July 30, 2008

ELDORA—Dallas Clock, 81, of Eldora, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center, Eldora.

Private family graveside services are being planned according to his wishes. The Linn’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Dallas Leon Clock, was born on March 27, 1927, to Leon M. and Marie (Woodly) Clock in Hampton. He graduated from the Geneva High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army from May 1945-1947. In 1948, he married Verneta Johansen at the Geneva Methodist Church. They lived in Geneva and owned and operated a general merchandise store for 10 years before moving to Eldora. He was employed by the state of Iowa until retiring in 1987.

Survivors include his wife, Verneta Clock of Eldora; two sons, Ron Clock and wife, Mary of Eldora and Doug Clock and wife, Kathleen of St. Paul, Minnesota; and two grandchildren, Chelsea Clock Bell and husband, Jacob of Portland, Oregon and Joseph Clock and wife, Lisa of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Lucille J. Schmidt
September 9, 1923-July 26, 2008

July 30, 2008

MASON CITY—Lucille J. Schmidt, 84, of Mason City, died on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, August 4, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Officiating will be the Rev. Patti Aurand. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the funeral home. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, in the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden. Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the First Congregational UCC or the Hospice of North Iowa. A lunch will be served following the services in Mason City and a coffee will be held at the Alden United Methodist Church following the graveside services. The Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Mason City is in charge of the arrangements.

Lucille Jane Schmidt, was born the second of four daughters to Anton and Edna “Watt” Pingel on September 9, 1923 in rural Alden. She attended country school and then graduated in 1941 from the Alden High School. While in high school she enjoyed playing on the women’s basketball team which went to state. After graduation, she worked for Clifton’s Supermarket in Iowa Falls, where she met the “Peter Pan” bread man, Wayne Schmidt. Three months later, they were united in marriage at the Congregational Church in Alden on January 14, 1945.

In their early years together, Lucy and Wayne lived in Waterloo and then Reinbeck. Lucy primarily stayed at home to raise their three children, although she sometimes took on part-time work and also supported Wayne’s business ventures throughout their 59 years of marriage. In 1966 she and Wayne moved to Mason City where he owned and operated Mid-States Supply, Inc. She helped part time at the store.

Throughout their years together, she and Wayne loved to socialize, entertain guests and family, connect with business contacts and travel. Outings often included dressing up to go dancing at the Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo or attending social gatherings at the country club in Reinbeck. While living in Mason City, she enjoyed attending business conventions, antique auto club meets and trips, golf, and traveling often to their second home in Arkansas. She was an active church volunteer for many years. Lucy was a superb cook and loved baking cookies for her family and guests. Christmas favorites were her famous Santa cookies, frozen fruit salad, and fritters. With attention to detail and fine craftsmanship, she created beautiful works through embroidery, crochet, sewing, restoration of furniture, and maintained a home always ready for guests. She was happiest when surrounded by the love and laughter of her family and friends.

Those thankful in sharing Lucille’s full life include her son, Dr. Gregory Schmidt and wife, Dr. Brigitte Bruns of Bishop, Georaia; her two daughters, Roberta and husband, Gary Tigges of Cedar Bluff and Jody and husband, Gene Kimball of Ham Lake, Minnesota; six grandchildren, Theron Schmidt and wife, Rajni Shah, Katherine Tigges, Tobias and Nicholas Schmidt and Bradley and Daniel Kimball; three sisters, Avon Plockmeyer of Holland, Michigan, Edith and husband, Jim Barger of Cedar Rapids and Lilla and husband, Robert Kellogg of Alden; her sisters-in-law, Odessa Schmidt of Austin, Minnesota and Donna and husband, Robert Matheson of Jefferson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in her death by her husband, Wayne in 2004; and by her parents.
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Margaret Milbrath
Saturday, July 26, 2008

July 30, 2008

HAMPTON—Margaret Milbrath, 80, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Inurnment will take place at a later date. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Richard E. Knott Sr.
October 14, 1937-July 27, 2008

August 9, 2008

FARIBAULT, Minnesota—Richard E. Knott Sr., 70, of Faribault, Minnesota, died on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at his home.

Private services were held for the family. A memorial visitation was held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, on Wednesday, July 30. Interment was in the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault.

Richard E., the son of Ernest and Arlene (Benchoff) Knott, was born on October 14, 1937 in Hardin County. He married Patricia A. Stadler on October 17, 1961 in Dundas. He was a member of the local Teamsters and drove for Crown Cork and Seal of Faribault.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; three children, Tony (Lisa) Knott, Todd Knott and Nevita Knott, all of Faribault; 15 grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Kim Knott of Faribault; his mother, Arlene Knott of Iowa Falls; one brother, Gary (Ann) Knott of Grapevine, Texas; and one sister, Evelyn Brannick of Iowa Falls.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Terry and Richard E. Knott Jr.; his father, Ernest Knott; and one sister, Joan Lake.
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Guadalupe Elkin
November 29, 1919-July 29, 2008

August 2, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Guadalupe Elkin, 88, of Iowa Falls, died at home on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 2, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Family will receive friends one hour before the services. There will be a second memorial service at the First Baptist Church in Stratford at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, August 6.

Guadalupe Marie Elkin, was born on November 29, 1919 at Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Librado and Tomasa (Mireles) Uballe-Martinez. She graduated from the Boone High School in 1939. She was united in marriage to Berkley Berglund in October of 1941 and later married Harold “Burnell” Elkin on April 28, 1991 at Boone. The couple has made their home in Iowa Falls since 2001.

Survivors include her husband, Burnell; her children, Rita Ann Martin of Stratford, Daniel Lee Berglund and wife, Sherry of Bonsall, California, Dolores Jean Kuhlman and husband, Randall of Denison, David Alan Berglund and wife, Maggie of Tehachapi, California and John Stephen Berglund and wife, Deborah of Waukee; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Lee Uballe of Des Moines; and a sister, Noel Najera of La Mesa, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents; former spouse, Berkley Berglund; two brothers, Frank and Joseph Uballe; and a sister, Mary Richardson.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Clarence Hess
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

August 2, 2008

ELDORA—Clarence Hess, 92, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, July 31, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.
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Helen Brocka
Wednesday, July 30, 2008

August 2, 2008

PARKERSBURG—Helen Brocka, 92, of Des Moines, formerly of Parkersburg, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center in Des Moines, from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, August 2, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home of Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Rozella Leggett
January 16, 1930-July 31, 2008

August 2, 2008

ALDEN—Rozella Leggett, 78, of Alden, died on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, August 4, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Surls Funeral Home in Alden.

Rozella Leggett, was born on January16, 1930 in Holstein, the daughter of Carl and Myrtle (Blenner) Ehlert. Rozella graduated from the Popejoy High School in 1948 and was united in marriage to Robert Leggett on April 2, 1952, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden. Rozella had been a church custodian for 21 years and a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Rozella is survived by her two sons, Roy of Alden and Lyle and wife, Kathy of Mankato, Minnesota; two grandsons, Adam Leggett of Round Lake Beach, Illinois and Tyler Leggett and wife, Heather of Wichita, Kansas; a great-granddaughter, Addison Leggett; a twin sister, Rosa Ward of Swea City; and a nephew, Jimmy Ward of Swea City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a brother-in-law, John Ward.
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Phyllis M. Grobe
Thursday, July 31, 2008

August 2, 2008

WELLSBURG—Phyllis M. Grobe, 88, of Wellsburg, died on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August 4, at the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, rural Wellsburg, with Pastor Betsy Piette officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 3, from 4-6:00 p.m., at the Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg.
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James C. Williams
Wednesday, July 9, 2008

August 2, 2008

PARKERSBURG—James C. Williams, 92, formerly of Parkersburg, died on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley, from natural causes.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 2, at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Parkersburg. Jim was cremated. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Helen Gertrude Peters
Thursday, July 31, 2008

August 6, 2008

ELDORA—Helen G. Peters, 95, of Eldora, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center, under the care of Iowa Hospice.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, August 5, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating. Burial followed in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Vicki Olson
Thursday, July 31, 2008

August 6, 2008

RADCLIFFE—Vicki Olson, 54, of Radcliffe, was found dead on Thursday, July 31, 2008, in Radcliffe.

Memorial services were held on Monday, August 4, at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe. Vicki’s cremated remains were to be interred in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ruth Comly
September 24, 1924-July 16, 2008

August 6, 2008

MISSION VIEJO, California—Ruth (Russ) Comly, 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, in Mission Viejo, California.

A memorial gathering for Ruth will be held on Saturday, August 23, at the Lucca Café in Irvine, California. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Ruth’s name to the Harvest Christian Fellowship, Riverside, California.

Ruth was born on September 24, 1924 in Iowa Falls, to Earl and Mabel (Gardalen) Russ. She was a graduate of the Iowa Falls High School, attended Ellsworth Junior College and received a double bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in English and Physical Education. She married Richard (Dick) Comly on May 10, 1945 in Iowa Falls. Ruth and Dick resided in Estherville before moving to Victorville, California and later to Riverside, California.

Ruth worked in the office of the chancellor of the University of California, Riverside for many years. Over those years, she became known as “Mom” to hundreds of students whom she mentored and guided as the official hosts and hostesses of the campus. She was a member of the Harvest Christian Fellowship and enjoyed golf, music and her standard poodles.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Martha (Martie) Higgins of Foothill Ranch, California; step-grandchildren, David Higgins and Robert Higgins; step-great-grandchildren, Ryan Higgins, Nicole Higgins, Kristen Owens and Justin Higgins; great-great-grandchildren, Ethan McDonald and Abbie McDonald; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Keith Strahorn of Tucson, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick on May 4, 2000. (See accompanying obituary.)
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Richard Comly
June 27, 1924-May 4, 2000

August 6, 2008

RIVERSIDE, California—Richard (Dick) Comly, passed away on May 4, 2000, in Riverside, California.

Dick was born on June 27, 1924, to Ross and Francis Comly in Loveland, Colorado. He spent most of his years growing up in Iowa Falls, where he graduated from the Iowa Falls High School. Dick served in the U.S. Navy, briefly attended Yale University, and graduated from Purdue University with a double Master’s Degree in Biology and Physical Education. He married Ruth Russ on May 10, 1945, in Iowa Falls. Dick taught high school science and coached swimming and wrestling and in Estherville, Iowa and Victorville, California, where a wrestling tournament is held annually in his name. Dick refereed Greco-Roman style wrestling at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, California.

He was awarded a Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. Dick also enjoyed sports cars and participated in sports car rallies for many years.

Dick is survived by his daughter, Martha (Martie) Higgins of Foothill Ranch, California; step-grandchildren, David Higgins and Robert Higgins; step-great-grandchildren, Ryan Higgins, Nicole Higgins, Kristen Owens, Justin Higgins; and great-great-grandchildren, Ethan McDonald and Abbie McDonald; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Keith Strahorn of Tucson, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008