Richard Lee "Rick" Fees Jr.

Richard Lee "Rick" Fees Jr. obituary

Richard Lee "Rick" Fees Jr.

Richard Fees Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Iles Westover Chapel on Feb. 5, 2026.
Richard "Rick" Lee Fees Jr. was a proud retired United States Marine who lived from April 8th, 1949, to January 27th, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Fees; his son, Robert Fees; his daughters, Christina Sample, Lori Fees, Rebecca Trabuc; his grandchildren, Anastasia Sample, Zachary Sample, Ashley Fees, Amber Fees, Aryan Fees, Rebecca Fees, James Engvall; and his nieces, Toni Vandermark and Jamie Vandermark. And many more relatives that are too many to be listed.

He was an honest, hardworking, good man and amazing father, husband, uncle, and grandfather that was loved deeply and will be truly missed.

A visitation will be held at Iles Westover Chapel on Wednesday, February 4, from 11:30 to 1:30. Burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery will immediately follow.

Online condolences are welcome at www.ilescares.com. Arrangements by Iles Westover Chapel.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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