TICHY, Rowrena M. 1956-2017

TICHY, BURRELL, SIMPSON

Posted By: Tammy (email)
Date: 2/24/2019 at 17:38:14

Rowrena Marie (Burrell) Tichy, 61, of Reinbeck Iowa, passed away at her home on September 24, 2017. A memorial service was held October 1, 2017 at the Union Congregational United Church of Christ with Reverend Joel Love officiating. French-Hand Funeral Home has been taking care of Ro and her family.

Ro was born on April 8, 1956 in Des Moines, IA, to her parents Ovid and Delma (Simpson) Burrell. Ro completed her schooling at North High School graduating with the class of 1974. Ro went on to attend classes at DMACC graduating with a degree as a legal secretary. Ro worked in a number of different secretarial roles and later worked as a dietary supervisor at the nursing home in Gladbrook, IA. Ro enjoyed helping and working with the residents of the nursing home. Ro was united in marriage to Larry Tichy on January 24, 1992 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Ro enjoyed spending her time with family and friends and especially cherished her cats which were like children to her.

Ro is survived by her husband Larry; children Joshua Eugene (Shelley) Renes of Des Moines, IA, Jennifer Diane Renes of Des Moines, IA; 7 grandchildren and brother Andrew Gene Burrell.

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