Leonard "Rick" Rickabaugh

Leonard “Rick” Rickabaugh, 97, passed away February 28, 2022 at Regency Care Center in Norwalk.

Rick was born November 3, 1924 in Carlisle, Iowa to Don and Mildred (Alfrey) Rickabaugh. Upon graduation from Spring Hill High School in 1942, Rick served in the United States Army during WWII. On February 4, 1957, he married Barbara Jayne Cook and adopted one son, Jeffrey, in October 1960. Rick and Barb enjoyed many hunting and fishing trips over the years. In 1968, Rick began building their summer home on Leech Lake in Minnesota where the couple spent their summers until 1997. He was a truck driver for many years and was also a Driving Instructor for DMACC. Rick was a member of the Indianola VFW.

Rick is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Brenda) Rickabaugh; granddaughters, Jayme (Aaron) Nihart and Alyson (Austin) Waldorf who he loved dearly; and great grandsons Camden and Kanon who brightened his world.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara and his parents.

Rick will be laid to rest with military honors Friday, March 18, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa.

The family wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to the staff of Regency Care Center in Norwalk where Rick was a resident since 2014, as well as the staff of Suncrest Hospice for their loving and dedicated care and support.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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