Melvin Ricklefs Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Melvin Ricklefs (Algona, Iowa), born in Titonka, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 88, on February 28, 2019. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Ricklefs to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Ricklefs and Tressie Ricklefs (Spear); his brothers, Harold (Mildred) and Vernon (Darlene); and his brother-in-law Leroy Phelps.
He is survived by: his wife Loretta; his children, Larry Ricklefs (Jo) of Algona, Linda McEwen (Gary) of Eldora, Roger Ricklefs (Kathi) of Algona, Marilyn Johnson (Dale) of Humboldt and Lori Linahon (Tim) of Newton; and his sister Betty Phelps of Titonka. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
