Bernice Rickelman Obituary
The passing of Bernice Rickelman of West Point, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 3, 2026 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernice Rickelman to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard Menke and Rose Menke (Kempker); her husband Leonard J. Rickelman; her grandson Mitch; and her daughter-in-law Debbie.
She is survived by: her children, Ed Rickelman (Mary Eileen) of Decorah, Iowa, Kathy Poetting (Gary) of Des Moines, Debbie Smith (Randy) of Topeka, Joan Coen (Scott) of Johnston, Mary Jo Blumer of Ankeny and Nancy Fowler (Robert) of Fort Madison, Iowa; her grandchildren, Ben Rickelman, Emma Rickelman, Krista Adams, David Poetting, Matthew Poetting, Jill Ryan, Craig Blumer, Jon Coen and Cyndi Stuekerjuergen; her great grandchild Veronica Albuja of Quito Equador; and her brother Paul Menke (Veronica) of Raymore, Missouri.. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A memorial has been established in her memory for St. Mary's Catholic Church or Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice.
