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Velma Emilie (Ketelsen) Rickertsen

April 8, 1925 ~ July 20, 2017 (age 92) 92 Years Old
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Message from KEITH SCHMIDT CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE LLL IN IOWA DISTRICT EAST
September 2, 2017 6:36 PM

CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF VELMA'S FAMILY. VELMA WAS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE LUTHERAN LAYMEN'S LEAGUE AND HER EFFORTS ARE WELL REMEMBERED IN THE IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CHARLOTTE, IOWA.
Message from Terry and Mollie DeLarm and family
July 25, 2017 8:49 PM

Our sympathy to all Velma's family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Message from Sylvan Andresen
July 24, 2017 6:53 AM

I am so sorry for your loss! Not only did Donald and Velma raise a lovely family, they were wonderful neighbors. Velma will be missed by all who new her!
Message from Jan Ploog
July 24, 2017 6:36 AM

So sorry to hear about Velma, she was a very big part of our lives and will be missed a great deal.m Love to you all
Message from Keith and Phyllis Jensen
July 23, 2017 3:29 PM

So sorry for the loss of your mother
Message from LeAnn McCallister
July 23, 2017 1:57 PM

I never had the opportunity to meet Velma, but I do know this. She raised a truly wonderful daughter "Cindy". I am sure that the rest of the children as well but have not met any of them. From all that Cindy told me of her mother whenever she would come from being with her that she was one in a million. Rest in peace dear lady.
Message from Darla & Gerard Banowetz
July 23, 2017 9:36 AM

Velma's family were sorry to hear of the loss of a very special lady. Have many good memeries of her. Your in our thoughts & prayers. Darla & Gerard
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A candle was lit by Jim and Laurie Sparks on July 23, 2017 12:23 AM
Message from Ernie Wiese
July 22, 2017 10:09 PM

It's times like these we share your loss Mark, but we also celebrate the love your Mother taught and instilled in her children. Rest assured 'Mom' is celebrating, she is peaceful with her beloved Donny once again. Prayers are with you my friend.
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A candle was lit by Terri Shelton. My sympathy to the family! on July 22, 2017 9:10 PM
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A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on July 22, 2017

With love, from Dan and Cindy Kerens

Message from Alan and Susan Bennett
July 22, 2017 11:04 AM

We had the opportunity to be in Velma's presence several times including visits to her home. She was such a sweet lady and will be sorely missed.
Alan and Susan Bennett (In-laws to her grandson, BJ Meier)
Message from leanna diesing schipper
July 22, 2017 10:09 AM

my grandma was Emilie Jacobsen --she was a ketelsen. Velma wrote to me several times in the last few years. So sorry to hear of her death but she lived a good long life. My payers are with you all.
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A candle was lit by Patti Waack on July 21, 2017 8:36 PM
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A candle was lit by LeAnn McCallister on July 21, 2017 6:57 PM
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A candle was lit by Darin & Jeannine Stoll on July 21, 2017 1:34 PM
Message from Bill and Tia Manikowski
July 21, 2017 1:27 PM

So sad for your loss, I loved Velma Mae, she taught us a lot about cooking and life. Her employees were always so faithful to her, we talk about her and the kitchen all the time. Wonderful years. Bill, Tia and Cody Manikowski
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A candle was lit by Robin Marlowe on July 21, 2017 12:58 PM
Message from Janet
July 21, 2017 9:55 AM

To the family of Velma, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Velma was always involved in family and community activities. She will be missed my many.
Message from Bob and Grace Sterk
July 22, 2017 12:37 PM

to Velma's family; many memories of working for Velma in food service at Charlotte Comm.Care. keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Our sympathy.
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