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George E Rickels

Birth	:	10 Dec 1895 Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Feb 1979 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Wayne Zion Cemetery, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1650009, -91.1825027
Plot	:	Lot #241 Grave #6
Description	:	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS, MONTICELLO, IOWA, FEBRUARY 21, 1979, PAGE 36 GEORGE RICKELS MONTICELLO - The funeral of George E. Rickels, lifetime resident of Wayne township, 83, was held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Wayne Zion Lutheran church. Interment was in the church cemetery with military honors by the Monticello Drill Team. Rev. Harvey O. Gilbertson officiated. Mr. Rickels died early Thursday morning, Feb. 15, in St. Luke's hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a brief illness. He was born near Monticello Dec. 11, 1895, the son of Herman and Lena Folkers Rickels. He received his early education... Read More	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS, MONTICELLO, IOWA, FEBRUARY 21, 1979, PAGE 36 GEORGE RICKELS MONTICELLO - The funeral of George E. Rickels, lifetime resident of Wayne township, 83, was held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Wayne Zion Lutheran church. Interment was in the church cemetery with military honors by the Monticello Drill Team. Rev. Harvey O. Gilbertson officiated. Mr. Rickels died early Thursday morning, Feb. 15, in St. Luke's hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a brief illness. He was born near Monticello Dec. 11, 1895, the son of Herman and Lena Folkers Rickels. He received his early education near the place of his birth. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He was married Dec. 5, 1917 to Meta M. Poppe in Wayne church. They lived and farmed in Wayne township. Mr. Rickels was a lifetime member of Wayne Zion church and a 50-year member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion posts of Monticello. Surviving are four children, Louis G. of Center Junction, Mrs. Lyle (Evalena) Jeffrey of Clinton, Rex C. and Glen G., both of Monticello; 13 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Carl (Martha) Weber, Central City. He was preceded in death by his wife on Jan. 23,1977; a son, LaVern H. on July 11, 1968; a grandson; his parents; two brothers and a sister. Casket bearers were Gary Rickels, Stephen Jeffrey, Kent Rickels, Calvin Rickels, Ronn Rickels, Scott Rickels, Todd Rickels and Tom Rickels. * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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George E Rickels's memorial is located at: Wayne Zion Cemetery, Jones County, USA.
When did George E Rickels death?
George E Rickels death on 15 Feb 1979 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George E Rickels's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1650009
Longitude: -91.1825027

Family Members:

Parent

Herman Rickels

(1869 - 1961)

Wiemke Lena Marie “Lena” Folkers Rickels

(1871 - 1906)

Spouse

Meta Marie “Matie” Poppe Rickels

(1895 - 1977)

Siblings

Marie W Rickels Freese

(1890 - 1969)

Martha Margaret Rickels Doden

(1901 - 1987)

Children

Louis George Rickels

(1918 - 1988)

Evalena Byrdena Rickels Jeffrey

(1923 - 1988)

LaVerne Henry Rickels

(1927 - 1968)

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