Ted Rockwell

Ted Rockwell, 88, passed away December 30, 2018, in Altoona, Iowa. He was born January 15, 1930, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Harry and LaRue Rockwell.

Ted was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He opened his own law firm and successfully practiced for more than 30 years. A true businessman, he was the first attorney in Iowa to welcome an African American business partner.

Ted was a man of great faith. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren.

Ted is survived by his children, Debra (John) Schnathorst, April (Doug) Hurt, Nan (Craig) Rinner, and Steven (Denise) Rockwell; grandchildren, Kevin Schnathorst (Niki), Christa Sykes, Melissa Sykes (Garrett), Matthew Rinner, Pierce Rockwell, and Braeden Rockwell; great-grandchildren, Kenzie, Kayden, Tristan, Paige, Alexxander, and Zane; as well as a host of other loving family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mardell; grandson, Eric; twin brother, Ned; and sisters, Jean, Joanne, Joy, and Doris.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., with funeral services to begin at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Hope Ministries in loving memory of Ted.

Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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