It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Lee Roede (Melvin, Iowa), who passed away on October 25, 2019, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Lee Roede to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Herman Roede and Margaret Roede (Walker); his siblings, Debra and Randy (Terrie Roede); his brothers-in-law, Stanley Jansen and Kenneth Duis; and his brother Robert Roede (Joyce) of Sibley, IA.

He is survived by : his former life partner Rebecca Lea Holtz; his children, Carrie Paplow (James) and Michael Roede (Taylor); his grandchild Cael of Hartley, IA; his close friend Jamaica Harper of Sibley, IA; his sisters, Sharlene Duis of Ocheyedan, IA, Beatrice Platt (Don) of Sibley, IA, Rose Roede of Spring, TX, Kay Jansen of Sibley, IA and Marlene Roede (Barry); and also, Shawn Harper of Bloomington, MN and Maggie Fertal (Kevin) of Boise, ID. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hartley Funeral Home