Richard Harold Hefel Obituary
The world bids farewell to Richard Harold Hefel of Dubuque, Iowa, departing on February 21, 2026 at the age of 87. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Harold Hefel or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold and Lorraine; his wife Mary Ann Wolbers; his siblings, Marvin Hefel, Hal Hefel, Dan Hefel and Dixie Rapp; his nieces and nephews, Andrew Wolbers, Joshua Wolbers, Stephanie Wolbers, Dianne Fritsch, Diane Rapp and Danielle Hefel; his parents-in-law, Clarence and Anita Wolbers; and his siblings-in-law, Sam Wolbers, Neal Wolbers, Joanna Wolbers, Eunice Bastian, Eileen Hefel, Judy Hefel, Kathy Hefel, Jerry Rapp and Joe Gartner.
He is survived by: his sons, Craig Hefel of Cedar Rapids, Randy Hefel (Torie) of Maricopa, AZ, Tim Hefel (Adriana) of San Carlos, CA, Jeff Hefel (Linda) of Gilbert, AZ and John Hefel (Risa) of San Diego, CA; his grandchildren, Rachael Hefel (Michael Reis), Hannah Hefel and Zach Sather; his great grandchildren, Axton, Murray, Gaitlin Sather, Maeve, Harrison and Violet Reis; his siblings, Donna Husemann (Vern), Doris Gartner, Sr. (Terry), Laurinda Hefel, Delaine Gartner, Debra Folks (Richard), Eldon Hefel (Janet) and Russ Hefel (Chris); and his siblings-in-law, Phyllis Wolbers, Carol Hilken (Keith), Gwen Loes (Ken), Jolene Bybee (Dick), Veronica Gaston, Martha Gartner (Paul), Lawrence Wolbers (Katie), Robert Wolbers (Margot), John Wolbers (Monica), Brian Wolbers (Sharon), Mark Wolbers and Leroy Bastian. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
