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Richard K Aalfs

Birth	:	25 Nov 1927 Union County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	1 Dec 2004 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Patricks Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8232300, -96.5374800
Description	:	Richard K. Aalfs, 77, of Akron passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Services were Saturday, December 4 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Akron with Monsignor Richard Zenk officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Akron with military rites conducted by the Albert D. Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron. Richard K. Aalfs was born November 25,1927 on the family farm in South Dakota across the river from Akron, the son of Clarence and Ida (Boden) Aalfs. He attended school in Akron and graduated from Akron High School in 1945. He volunteered for the U. S. Army, where he served his... Read More	Richard K. Aalfs, 77, of Akron passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Services were Saturday, December 4 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Akron with Monsignor Richard Zenk officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Akron with military rites conducted by the Albert D. Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron. Richard K. Aalfs was born November 25,1927 on the family farm in South Dakota across the river from Akron, the son of Clarence and Ida (Boden) Aalfs. He attended school in Akron and graduated from Akron High School in 1945. He volunteered for the U. S. Army, where he served his country in Okinawa, Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1948. After returning to the states, he attended Morningside College where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in June of 1952 and was listed in the Who's Who of American Colleges and Universities. Following his schooling, he worked for various businesses in the Midwest before moving to California. He went to work for N. M. B. Corporation, where he worked his way through the company and became the CEO. He retired from the company after 22 years of service, where he was responsible for its dramatic growth. Following his retirement, he did consulting work for N. M. B. In 1993, he moved back to Akron where he took up his lifelong interest of farming, something he did for many years. He was also involved with many economic and civic affairs in Akron. Richard was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Akron and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Alpha Tau Delta Fraternity. He enjoyed having coffee with friends at Akron Jo's Cafe. Suvivors include his nieces and nephews, Brent Aalfs and his wife, Nancy of California, Dennis Aalfs and his wife, Arline of North Carolina, Dan Aalfs and his wife, Rebecca of California, Phylleen Jackson and her husband, Ray of Maui, HI, Lynda Aalfs and her husband, Mike Howey of Florida, Mark Barbolak and his wife, Nicole of California; numerous great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; and a special friend who the family wishes to thank for his care and concern, Wayne Brown of Akron. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and Phil; and a sister, Margene.

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Richard K Aalfs's memorial is located at: Saint Patricks Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Richard K Aalfs death?
Richard K Aalfs death on 1 Dec 2004 in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8232300
Longitude: -96.5374800

Family Members:

Parent

Clarence Joseph Aalfs

(1895 - 1963)

Ida Mary Boden Aalfs

(1895 - 2000)

Siblings

Philip Eugene Aalfs

(1921 - 1995)

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Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

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