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Lawrence J Ricken

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Birth	:	5 Nov 1936
Death	:	17 Nov 2021 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Haverhill, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9436720, -92.9572400
Description	:	Lawrence J. Ricken, 85, formerly of Haverhill, IA, passed away Wednesday night, November 17th 2021, at The Willows in Marshalltown surrounded by his loving family while under the care of the St. Croix Hospice. Lawrence was born on November 5, 1936 to Ben and Theresa (Freese) Ricken, Lawrence graduated from Van Cleve High in 1954 and enlisted in the US Navy that summer, spending 2 years touring the Pacific. He returned to Iowa in 1957 and started farming in the Haverhill area with his father, which he continued for 50 years until his retirement in 2006.Lawrence found the love... Read More	Lawrence J. Ricken, 85, formerly of Haverhill, IA, passed away Wednesday night, November 17th 2021, at The Willows in Marshalltown surrounded by his loving family while under the care of the St. Croix Hospice. Lawrence was born on November 5, 1936 to Ben and Theresa (Freese) Ricken, Lawrence graduated from Van Cleve High in 1954 and enlisted in the US Navy that summer, spending 2 years touring the Pacific. He returned to Iowa in 1957 and started farming in the Haverhill area with his father, which he continued for 50 years until his retirement in 2006.Lawrence found the love of his life in 1959 when he met Marian DeCorte at the famed Forest Park Dance Hall. They were married June 3, 1961 at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Brooklyn, IA and just recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. An active member of Immaculate Conception Church in Haverhill, Lawrence led the building and grounds committee for many years and organized the Volunteer Usher Team. Lawrence was also a founding member and Assistant Fire Chief for the Timber Creek Volunteer Fire Department (now known as the Haverhill Volunteer Fire Department). An avid Iowa State sports fan, Lawrence enjoyed cheering on the Cyclones football and basketball teams and after his retirement became a proud season ticket holder for the ISU women's basketball team. Lawrence held memberships with the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Order of Forrester's, the National Farmer's Organization, and the Iowa Farm Bureau. Lawrence was the second youngest of five siblings and was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Theresa Ricken, sister/brother in law Alice and Roy McBride, sister/brother in law Irene and Bob Warden, brother/sister in law Leo and Gladys Ricken, sister/brother in law Patricia and John Jorgensen. He is survived by his wife of over sixty years, Marian Ricken; his children: Dave (Lori) Ricken, Dan (Deb) Ricken, Jayne (Dirk) Peterson, Paul (Val) Ricken; his grandchildren: Bailey Ricken, Devon Ricken, Chris Ricken, and Noah Ricken; grandchildren: Nicolette Dobson, Melissa Searle, Michail Peterson, and Nicole Peterson and 4 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1st at the Immaculate Conception Church in Haverhill. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. The public is also invited to visitation that will be held at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a vigil service following at 7:00 p.m.

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Lawrence J Ricken's memorial is located at: Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Haverhill, Marshall County, USA.
When did Lawrence J Ricken death?
Lawrence J Ricken death on 17 Nov 2021 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9436720
Longitude: -92.9572400

Family Members:

Parent

Ben J Ricken

(1894 - 1971)

Theresa Mary Freese Ricken

(1905 - 1992)

Siblings

Leo H Ricken

(1933 - 1980)

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