"Dear Betty,Doug and Family, our condolences to your family. We were so sorry to read in the muscatine journal of Dellas passing . Margareta und Stephan Ricklefs"
In loving memory of
Della Jo Ricklefs
August 2, 1942 - June 22, 2009
DELLA JO RICKLEFS MUSCATINE, Iowa - Della Jo Ricklefs, 66, of Muscatine, died Monday, June 22, 2009, at Unity Hospital. Funeral Service will be 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2009, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Dean Anderson will officiate the service. Casket bearers will be Bill Ricklefs, Larry Wolff, Bonnie Wolff, Bernard Mack, Larry Whitty, and Terry Eagle. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2009, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Muscular Dystrophy or the Berean Bible Society. Della was born on August 2, 1942, in Muscatine, the daughter of Max and Betty Jean Dieckmann Brewer. She married Donald E. Ricklefs on December 31, 1961 in Muscatine. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2007. She was a member of Grace Bible Church. Della enjoyed her family and friends and baking. She also enjoyed telling everybody about the Lord. Survivors include her son, Doug Ricklefs of Muscatine; her mother Betty Brewer of Muscatine; one sister, Marjean Smith of Phoenix, Arizona; two nieces, Natalie Bartenhagen of Tempe, Arizona, and Valery Smith of Mesa, Arizona; and one great-nephew, Hunter Miskey of Mesa Arizona. She was preceded in death by her father and her husband.
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"Della will definitely be missed. Always a positive smile and wonderful attitude! No doubt who her Lord and Saviour were. No more pain. Doug and Betty, our thoughts and prayers are with you both!"
"I was so saddened to hear of Della's passing. What a wonderfully kind and thoughtful person she was. I met her at the Communtiy Y in swimming class and became friends with her. I have moved to Burlington and was not aware that she had died or I would have been at the funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with her family"
"Sorry I could'nt be there for the services. My sincere thoughts of sympathy are with you all. John Crist "
"My condolences to your family. I also am a member of Christ's family. What hope we have. Della was in my graduating class. Gary Terrill"
"Della was a wonderful person and it was our pleasure to have known her. Our prayers are with you."
"Dear Betty, Doug & Family, we are so sorry to hear of Della's passing. We wanted you to know that she is in our prayers as well as you and your family."
"Aunt Della was a gentle, kind spirited woman who I really enjoyed talking to. She had the gift of being a great listener. The days ahead will be tough with this loss, and knowing her faith, she would want us to be rejoicing that she is home with her God and Savior. My prayers will be with you and the entire family as we all face this life change. That she is with Uncle Don in a place where there are no more goodbyes and we will all see both them again is a wonderful thought in this time of sadness. Take care of yourselves and each other. With Love and prayers, linda M. Ricklefs"
"Dear Doug,Betty,&family, We were so sorry to see of your Mothers passing. She was a wonderful woman and I have fond memories of her from our school years. Hold her memories close to your heart. She is now with Don in heaven, and is at peace! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Love, Sherry and Mike"
"To family of Della, I very sorry for your loss. I have always remembered her as a very sweet & special person. Please be at peace knowing that she is now at home with the Lord smiling brightly. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Kim Brenneman & family"
"SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DELLA OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER LOVED ONES AT THIS TIME. MAY THE LORD HOLD YOU CLOSE.."
"Doug, I just don't have the words to express how badly I feel for you right now. Just know that I am thinking of you and sending prayers and hugs your way."
"Doug and Don, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and wife. She was an awesome lady and I know she will be missed. From the intire Whitlock family, we send you prayers and our heartfelt sympathy."
"Doug and family, thinking of you at this time. I had never met your mother, but our mutual friends in Muscatine always told me she was a fine lady and will be missed by those who knew her well. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, with deepest sympathy, your friend, John"
"TO BETTY AND FAMILY I JUST WANT TO SAY I WILL MISS HER SMILE AND OUR GOOD TALKS ABOUT THE LORD. NOW SHE RUNNING AND JUMPING WITH THE BEST OF THEM. SHE HAD THE FAITH OF LOT. MY SENCERE SYPMATHIES. SEE YOU IN HEAVEN DELLA CORKY KRAMER"
"we was so sorry to hear about della, every time we saw her she had a smile. she will be missed by alot of people. love linda&bianca"
"May the Lord hold each of you in the palm of His hand during this time. May His arms of love surround you and give you peace. Love and blessings, Sandie"
"Doug & Betty, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hold sweet memories of Della. She was truly a great neighbor and friend to all."
"Doug, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I lived across the alley from your family when you were about 2-3 years old. Your mother and I would get together in the afternoons when it was nice and take you and my daughter on rides on the back of our bicycles. My name back then was Dorothy Axtell. Your mother was a wonderful person and I know you'll miss her dearly. "
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ricklefs and Brewer families. Della was a wonderful woman, a great neighbor, a caring mother, and a beautiful person. I wish I could have seen her before she passed away. She will be missed dearly but she is now with Don and her Dad and is not suffering any more."
"Doug, I truely cant tell you how sorry I am for your loss of your mother,but I can tell you she is at peace and she is walking around heaven as we speak, you need to trust in your faith and lean on your family and friends, I am here for your family no matter what the need is big or small, please call if you need anything, your mother was truely an angel on earth and now she is with God and enjoying eternity with your Dad"
"Doug, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time."
"Doug and Betty, I am so sorry to hear about Della. I have so many fond memories of my visits to Muscatine to see your family. You both, along with the rest of your family, are in my prayers."
"Doug, I want to let you know my heart felt prayers are with you at this time. Della was a very special lady and had such a positive attitude. She was the kindest, most generous person I have ever had the privilege to take care of. My condolences to your grandma Betty as well."
"Doug - You have a our deepest sympathies. There are no words of comfort that we could offer. Aunt Della will be missed greatly. I will miss getting her a Frappacino and sharing it with her. It was the best to sit with her and share stories. Love always, Bill, Kochell, Kenzley, and Hayden"
"SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DELLA OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER LOVED ONES AT THIS TIME."
"Doug: My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. Please know how much I care. "