Ralph James Van Roekel was born January 8, 1927, to Louis and Maggie (Van Ommen) Van Roekel, in Rose Hill, Iowa.

In 1948, Ralph was united in marriage to Walleta De Reus in Oskaloosa, at his mother's home. Walleta unexpectedly passed away in 1972. In 1974, Ralph married Lillian Stursma, at her home in Pella.

Ralph was an honest hard-working man, who worked for Wake's Feeds, and later farmed and did carpentry until 1972. After moving to Pella, he continued to use his carpentry skills to fix up homes he purchased and sold.

He enjoyed taking his golf cart to McDonalds for coffee, learning all of the day's news, and sharing stories. He also enjoyed antique cars and tractors.

Ralph faithfully attended the Nazarene Church of Pella. He loved the Lord and was baptized at the age of 88.

He was preceded in death by his wife Walleta Van Roekel, his parents Louis and Maggie Van Roekel, his children: Amy Van Roekel and Bruce Van Roekel, sisters: Joyce (Richard) Van Weelden, Mildred (Asher) Schanck, and brother Glen Van Roekel.

In addition to his immediate family, Ralph is also survived by his brother Darrel and JoAnn Van Roekel of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; his sister-in-law Vera Van Roekel of Indianola; and many nieces and nephews.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Lillian and their families. . .

Katherine & Galen Howsare

Anne Howsare & Jesse Boyens

Jude, Joss

Mark Howsare

The late Bruce & Marilyn Van Roekel

Aaron & Laura Van Roekel

Max, Andrew

Kate Van Roekel & Dan Millis

Jane & Merle Appelgate

Kaleb & Taylor Appelgate

Liam, Sawyer, Elliana, Maggie

Seth & Kayla Appelgate

Jebediah, Mason

Caitlin Appelgate

David & Cathleen Van Roekel

Lauren & Ben Sawyer

Waylon

Dylan & Lexi Van Roekel

The late Amy Van Roekel

Doug & Sandy Stursma

Eric & Betsy Stursma

Kaden, Chloe, Cooper

Tracy Van Zante

Dawson

Brenda & David Van Vark

Stacy & Zach Kanis

Zander, Grayson, Koen, Avery

Michelle & Kevin Jones

Ryker, Finn, Beckett, Nelle, Amos

Jill & Shaun De Vries

Hendrix, Clark, June, Truman

Carol & Jim Oliver

Corey & Hannah Oliver

Ronan, Ezra, Teddy

Holly & Andrew Becker

McKenna, Maya, Trey

Nicole & Dustin Shield

Tucker, Remi

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