Archie "Pete" Rhoades

Archie “Pete” Rhoades, 86, died Friday, January 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by family in Des Moines. He was born November 27, 1929 to James and Bertha Rhoades in Mendota, MO.

Archie served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 7031 in Boone. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 661 in Liberty Center. Archie retired from John Deere after 28 years of service and delivered to the elderly for Meals on Wheels. He loved watching old cowboy movies, hunting, playing cards and spending time with his family.

Archie is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ethel; children, Michael (Sherri) Rhoades and Marta Parsons; grandchildren, Amanda Rhoades, Jesse (Tiffany) Rhoades, and Lenox Parsons; great-grandchildren, Berklee, Addie, and Braylynn; brother, Robert (Charlene) Rhoades; sisters, Cleda (Ralph Johnston) Rhoades and Dorothy Philby; and a host of other family and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers; and three sisters.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be designated at a later time.

Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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