Richard JOHN Sokolowski Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard JOHN Sokolowski of Cherokee, Iowa, whose life came to an end on April 29, 2026 at the age of 71, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Sokolowski and Eleanor Sokolowski (Murray); his former wife Lori Sokolowski; his son Aaron; his brother-in-law George Smalling; and his father-in-law Vernon Staab.
He is survived by: his wife Martha Staab of Cherokee, IA; his daughters, Leah Niemeier (Mike) of Larrabee, IA, Traci Wilkie (Paul) of Larrabee, IA and Jessica Busse (Damon) of Cherokee, IA; his stepchildren, Ashley Wells (Sonny Sird) of Meriden, IA and Amber Mayer of Sauk Centre, MN; his grandchildren, Jay Schoen (Ashleigh), Kiley Schoen, Patrick Paulsrud, Joe Sokolowski, Hope Sokolowski, Austin Wilkie (Riley), Ashlyn Wilkie, Addyson Wilkie, Ethan Busse, Lana Busse and Kallie Busse; his stepgrandchildren, Bentley Reed, Michael Wells, Elizabeth Wells, Nicholas Wells, Chevelle Wells, Hudson Wells, Taite Mayer, Kyle Sird, Cody Sird and Mason Sird; his great grandchildren, Noah, Immanuel, Haelyn and Kane; his parents-in-law, Edith Staab of Remsen, IA, Robert and Mary Hahn of Cherokee, IA; his siblings, Mary Smalling of Mesa, AZ, Sue Bettenga (Jim) of San Diego, CA, Tom Sokolowski of Correctionville, IA, Bill Sokolowski of Washta, IA and Jane Miller (James) of Wills Point, TX; and his siblings-in-law, Linda Hofmeister of Cedar Rapids, IA, Tony Staab (Nancy) of Hubbard, NE, Diane Vanderlinde (Bob) of Colton, SD, Ronald Staab, Pat Onken (Mike) of Williamsburg, IA, Steve Staab (Jeannie) of Remsen, IA, Dan Hahn of Cherokee, IA and Michaela Harris (Matt). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other family members.
