a great father, and fantastic grandfather. He is survived by his wife Mildred of Albia, children, Ruth Pfaff of Peterson, Patty Hoelzel and Ray Gardner of Albia, Dianne (Jim) Woolums of Albia, Carol (Dan) Hanson of Slater, Ralph (Lori) Sickels of Albia, Karen (Pat) Dinneen of Albia, twenty-two grandchildren, thirty-nine great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. He is also survived by sister, Nancy Weatherman of Peterson, daughter-in-law, Mickie Sickels of Albia, and various nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Ruth, step mother, Nellie; son, Ronnie Sickels, grandson, Gregory Pfaff, granddaughter, Jenna Hoelzel, brother, Robert Sickels, two son-in-laws, Gary Pfaff, and Rob Hiatt, and beloved dog, Buttons. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia with Rev. Neil Montz officiating. Burial will follow in Oakview Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2014, opening to the public at 2:00 pm and family will be present from 6-8 pm at the Sinnott Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Albia. There will be Masonic Rites at 7:00 pm provided by Astor 505 of Albia. Memorials may go to Eastern Star or the Masonic Lodge, both of Albia. Online condolences may