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1937

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2025

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Vernon Ricklefs Obituary

Vernon Ricklefs was born September 3, 1937, in Monticello, Iowa, and died February 7, 2025, in Center Junction, Iowa. He served in the Army but worked all of his career as a semi driver. He had melanoma cancer for 34 years. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, married 65 years, his sons, Kent (Sharon) and Kerry (Karen), 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren: sister, Elaine Halsch. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Luella Gardner. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 11:00 am-3:00pm at the Calkins Barn in Wyoming, Iowa, with a military service at Noon. Online condolences may be left at www.iowacremation under obituaries.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 16, 2025.

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Nancy Edwards

March 17, 2025

Sandy and family, my sympathy and prayers to you on Vern´s passing. He will be missed.

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Bernieta , (Bert) Wells

February 22, 2025

I am sorry to hear of Vern´s passing and I want you to know that my prayers are with you. Bernieta (Bert) Wells

Stephen Hunter

February 15, 2025

Vern was rich in, "life experience" being knowledgeable in so many areas. He was without a doubt one of the most unique individuals I have ever known. His passing will leave a large void in our family.

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