Photo courtesy of Reiff Funeral Home - Cascade
Cascade, Iowa
Oct 22, 1953 – Jul 15, 2022
Alan L. Kimmich 68, of Cascade, Iowa passed away, Friday, July 15, 2022 at his home in Cascade, after a four year courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation for Alan will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m., on Wednesday, July 20th at the funeral home.
Services for Alan will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 20 2022, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Mark Osterhaus Presiding. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade.
Alan was born on October 22, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, son of George and Nae Dean (Simpson) Kimmich.. He graduated from Western Dubuque High School in Epworth, Iowa. On November 25, 1972 he was united in marriage to Charlene Lehman at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa.
Alan operated the DX Station, and was a welder at the former Merl’s Welding. He was employed at Delaney’s Auto and Ag in Cascade as a farm machinery mechanic, until his retirement.
He had many hobbies and interest, he was a true craftsman, he loved doing puzzles, traveling, gardening, bird watching, fishing, morel hunting and watching westerns. Above all he enjoyed his time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene Kimmich of Cascade, IA; three sons, Brian (Renee) Kimmich of Waterloo, IA, Brent (Katie) Kimmich of Cedar Rapids, IA and Branden (Kelly) Kimmich of Janesville, IA; nine grandchildren, George, Etta, Corrin, Ailey, Barrett, Wilson, Brigham, Theo and Ivy; four sisters, Becky (Gene) DeNeve of Blairstown, IA, Connie (Bob) Meiers of Cedar Rapids, IA, Vicki (John) Schilling of Rickardsville, IA, and Deb Yates of Cedar Rapids, IA; and brother and sister-in-laws, Dan (Sharon) Lehman of Farley, IA, Dean (Leona) Lehman of Epworth, IA, and Cheryl (Roger) Hosch of Manchester, IA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his father and mother-in-law, Paul (Dorothy) Lehman, a nephew, Lanny DeNeve and a great nephew, Shaun O’Brien.
The family would like to thank Dr. Engelman, and staff at Mercy One Cancer Center and Hospice of Dubuque for their excellent care, especially Alisa and Amber, as well as all the family and friends that helped him on his journey.
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Deepest sympathies to Al`s family, especially Cheryl Hosch. We got to know Al when he worked at the Weld Shop. Always helpful and friendly. Appreciated how hard he worked.
Carl & Hilda Machula
July 19, 2022 | Work
Deepest sympathies to all Al`s family and especially Cheryl Hosch. We frequently dealt with Al he worked at Merle!s Weld shop. He was always helpful and friendly.
Hilda & Carl Machula
July 19, 2022 | Work
My deepest sympathy on Al's passing. He was a good friend. We spent many times and years doing things together. I miss our visits when he would come to the store. I quit when the covid started so haven't seen him in awhile. He was so proud of his boys and grandkids!
Kathy Lehman
July 16, 2022 | Worthington, IA | Friend
