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Rick Lee Creek

Birth	:	14 Jun 1946 Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Sep 1965 Libertyville, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fell Cemetery, Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9375000, -92.0772018
Description	:	From: Fairfield (Ia.) The Fairfield Ledger Date: Tuesday, September 14, 1965 Rick Creek Killed As Car Skids Rick Creek, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Creek, Libertyville, and a 1964 graduate of the Fairfield Community High School, was instantly killed about 11:40 a.m. today when the car he was driving apparently went out of control on a rain soaked blacktop road, skidded into the grader ditch and wrapped around a large tree. The accident took place on highway 303 about one mile south of the junction with highway 34. Officers who investigated the crash said it appeared as if the... Read More	From: Fairfield (Ia.) The Fairfield Ledger Date: Tuesday, September 14, 1965 Rick Creek Killed As Car Skids Rick Creek, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Creek, Libertyville, and a 1964 graduate of the Fairfield Community High School, was instantly killed about 11:40 a.m. today when the car he was driving apparently went out of control on a rain soaked blacktop road, skidded into the grader ditch and wrapped around a large tree. The accident took place on highway 303 about one mile south of the junction with highway 34. Officers who investigated the crash said it appeared as if the car went out of control on the wet pavement. Officers and members of the ambulance crew had to pry the door from the battered car to remove the body. They said it was apparent he was killed instantly. Ricky Creek, 19, was born June 14, 1946, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Creek, Libertyville. He attended school at Libertyville and graduated from the Fairfield Community high school with the class of 1964. While a student at the Fairfield school he was a star athlete in both basketball and football. He also played basketball at the Keokuk Junior college where he was enrolled last year. He was planning to return to his classes at Keokuk this afternoon. The body is at the Weston Behner funeral home where last rites are pending. From: Fairfield (Ia.) The Fairfield Ledger Date: Wednesday, September 15, 1965 Friday Services For Creek Youth Funeral services for Rick Lee Creek, 19, will be held, Friday at 10 a.m. at the Libertyville Methodist church. Creek, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Creek, Libertyville, was killed instantly Tuesday when the car he was driving skidded on wet paving on Highway 303 and crashed into a tree. Last rites will be conducted by the Rev. Elton Coleman, Moravia, former Libertyville pastor. Burial will be in the Fell cemetery. The body is at the Weston Behner Funeral home. Creek was a 1964 graduate of Fairfield high school and a second year student at Keokuk Community college. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Roxie Ann Creek, a junior student at Fairfield High school; and the following grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. John Creek, Libertyville; and Mr. and Mrs. Orria Manchester, Fairfield.

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Where is Rick Lee Creek's memorial?
Rick Lee Creek's memorial is located at: Fell Cemetery, Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Rick Lee Creek death?
Rick Lee Creek death on 14 Sep 1965 in Libertyville, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rick Lee Creek's memorial?
Latitude: 40.9375000
Longitude: -92.0772018

Family Members:

Parent

Benny L. Creek

(1924 - 1992)

Mildred Marie “Millie” Manchester Creek

(1927 - 2014)

Siblings

Roxie Ann Creek Deutsch

(1949 - 2003)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fell Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9375000, -92.0772018

2. Winsell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9067001, -92.1247025

3. Morgan Burial Plot
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Coordinate: 40.9837160, -92.0964340

4. McCleary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

5. Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9768000, -92.1240000

6. Rominger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9379000, -92.1503000

7. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

8. Mount Moriah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8710000, -92.0860000

9. Cumberland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

10. Smith Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

11. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8967018, -92.0056000

12. Gregg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

13. Thompson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034

14. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563000, -92.0664000

15. Iowaville Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8861008, -92.1628036

16. Batavia Cemetery
Batavia, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9977080, -92.1661100

17. Koons Cemetery
Locust Grove Township, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0286410, -92.0948960

18. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

19. Clinkinbeard Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9083300, -91.9583300

20. Coon Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0266991, -92.1243973

21. Des Moines River Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9463000, -92.2042000

22. Passmore Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8608017, -92.1549988

23. Courtney Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9997711, -92.1788559

24. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000