Robert Dale Maricle
1923 - 2019
Robert Dale Maricle
1923 - 2019
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BORN
1923
DIED
2019
Robert Maricle Obituary
Robert D. Maricle, 95, of Fairbank, Iowa died on Sunday morning, May 5, 2019 at MercyOne Senior Care in Oelwein, Iowa.
Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Fairbank with Rev. Linda Miller officiating. The service will be concluded with the Firemen’s Bell Ringing Service by the Firemen’s Honor Guard.
Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein and for one hour before the service at the church on Thursday.
Interment: Fairbank Cemetery, Fairbank, Iowa with Graveside Military Services by the Fortsch-Duffy American Legion Post #552 Honor Guard of Fairbank.
Memorials may be directed in his name to the Fairbank Fire Department, Fairbank Public Library and Fairbank Historical Society.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com
Robert Dale Maricle was born November 3, 1923 in rural Oran, Iowa, the son of Chester and Lillie (Adams) Maricle. He graduated from Oran High School. Robert proudly served in the United States Navy as Aviation Metalsmith 3rd Class during World War II. On December 15, 1944, he was united in marriage to Lois Ann Heald at Pasco, Washington. He owned and operated Maricle Auto Body and Bel Mar Drive In both in Fairbank. Robert was a member of the Fairbank United Methodist Church, Fairbank Fire Department for 67 years, Fairbank EMT for 42 years, Fortsch-Duffy American Legion Post #552 of Fairbank for 71 years, Fairbank Community Club and Fairbank Historical Society. He enjoyed fishing, shelling and picking Hickory Nuts and being outdoors.
Robert is survived by his son: Rob (Sharon) Maricle of Fairbank; son-in-law: Doug Litscher of Rice Lake, Wisconsin; 4 grandchildren: Corey (Kristi) Maricle, Chris (Holle) Maricle, Adam (Barbie) Litscher and Hannah (Ed Thiery) Litscher; and 7 great grandchildren: Chase and Ellie Maricle, Rory, Soren and Beckham Maricle and Logan and Lincoln Litscher.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Lois in 2010; daughter: Patti Litscher in 2018; brother: Clyde Maricle; sister: Marie Bathke; brother-in-law: Earl; sister-in-law: Betty; and a nephew: David.
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Vince and Dawn Haislet
May 7, 2019
Rob and family--So sorry for your loss. Bob had been our next door neighbor for 6 years and he made us feel right at home from the day we moved in. He was always so friendly and kind, sharing extra watermelons and produce from his garden or just walk over to chat. Vince enjoyed hanging out with him and visiting his farm. He will truly be missed by so many.
Jo Hendricks
May 7, 2019
What a good guy. I have only good memories of time spent with him. Sorry to hear he isn't with us, but glad to hear Patty has welcomed him.
Wendy Veach
May 6, 2019
Corey and family, sorry for your loss. What a joy to to have many years and memories with your grandfather. Condolences, Wendy Arthur Veach
Connie King
May 6, 2019
So sorry for you. Bob and Lois were always a part of Fairbank when I was a kid. You have my sympathies.
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Ob and Dyette Molstre
May 6, 2019
Rob and Sharon, we extend to you our deepest sympathy. What a special friend Bob was to every one privileged to know him. He lived a wonderful life in a community that loved him and will honor him, always. Our thoughts and love are with you all. ❤
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