Ricklefs, Herman 1875-1955

RICKLEFS, DITTMER, VLOTHO, KEPHART, OMEARA, HARTSOCK

Posted By: Janet Schuldt, Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/7/2011 at 15:22:20

Hawarden Independent, Hawarden, Sioux, Iowa, USA Thursday, December 8, 1955

Ireton Man, 80, Dies Following Auto Accident

Herman Ricklefs, 80, of Ireton, died early Saturday in a Sioux City hospital from injuries suffered when the car in which he was riding went out of control on a slippery Highway 75 north of Hinton a few hours earlier. Also taken to St. Joseph hospital were Mrs. Ricklefs and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dittmer. Mrs. Ricklefs, 75, suffered from shock and chest, back, shoulder and arm injuries. Her condition was termed "serious." Mrs. Dittmer, 53, suffered multiple bruises and chest, rib and severe back injuries and was in a critical condition. Her husband, 55, suffered cuts on the right leg and bruises, but was listed as in "fairly good" condition.

Funeral services for Mr. Ricklefs were held at 1:30 Tuesday at the Ricklefs home and at 2 o'clock at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Ireton, Rev. Paul Friedrich officiating.

Mr. Ricklefs was born April 20, 1875, at Hanover, Germany. He came to the United States at an early age and had been a longtime resident of Ireton. He, was married February 20, 1900, and he and his wife celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this year.

Survivors in addition to the widow are a son, Gerritt; six daughters, Mrs. Amanda Dittmer, Mrs. Sophia Dittmer and Mrs. Nora Vlotho, all of Ireton. Mrs. Florence Kephart. of Sun Valley, Calif., Mrs. Rosena O'Meara of Sioux City, and Mrs. Dolores Hartsock of Deepwater, Mo., and 15 grandchildren.