Visitation: Thursday, August 5, 2021, 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., Vine Street Bible Church, 202 N. Vine Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Services: Thursday, August 5, 2021, 2:00 P.M., Vine Street Bible Church, 202 N. Vine Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Ralph L. Tackett, 97 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away July 29, 2021 in Glenwood. He was born April 25, 1924 in Malvern, Iowa and was one of twelve children born to William Harvey and Cora Ethel (Bailor) Tackett. He was a graduate of Tabor, Iowa High School.
Ralph was united in marriage to Millie Carolyn Snider on December 8, 1946 in Mills County, Iowa and they celebrated 74 years of marriage in December 2020. To this union three children were born; Twila, Philip and Rosanne. He was a farmer and true steward of the land. He treasured time spent with this family traveling, fishing with the grandkids, taking them on tractor rides and family gatherings. A large garden and flower beds were also a labor of love that Ralph and Carolyn enjoyed together. Ralph was a longtime member of the First Christian Church (Vine Street Bible Church) where he was involved in several committees, served as an Elder, Sunday School treasurer and was a youth group leader. He also greeted members for over 50 years.
Ralph was a member of the Optimist Club, Masonic Lodge and involved as a Farm Bureau member in the early years. He was a talented wood worker, loved feeding and watching the birds and had a large John Deere tractor collection. He was an avid bowler in Glenwood and bowled on local and traveling men’s bowling leagues winning several trophies as well as couples bowling leagues with Carolyn.
Preceding Ralph in passing were his parents, siblings Harold Tackett, Fern Mackey, Orville Tackett, Wilbur Tackett, Paul Tackett, Dwight Tackett, Walter Tackett, Wilda Howser and son Philip Tackett. Survivors include his loving wife Carolyn Tackett of Glenwood, Iowa; daughters Twila Tackett of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Rosanne Tackett Nutting of Bellevue, Nebraska; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings Edson Tackett of Omaha, Nebraska, Harry (Sharon) Tackett of Peoria, Arizona, Alice Inman of Ankeny, Iowa, several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.
Interment, Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.
Memorial donations may be directed to Vine Street Bible Church or the Glenwood Public Library.
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Twila, Philip, Roseanne, Aunt Corolyn, So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Many fond memories of family gatherings, New Yesr’s dinners , and fun times as we were growing up. Ralph was always one of my favorite Uncles , Our thoughts and prayers are with you
So very sad to learn about Ralph. What a nice man, and what a good friend of my parents. Roseann and Twila and families our condolences and prayers are with you all.
Becky and Bill Pugsley
Carolyn and family – We are so very sorry to learn about Ralph’s passing. You and Ralph were such dear friends to my folks. My heart and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Becky and Bill Pugsley
Carolyn, Roseanne and family – We are so very sorry to learn about Ralph’s passing. Ralph was such dear friends to my family. My heart and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We were so sorry to learn of Ralph’s passing. He and Carolyn were/are wonderful people and were like 2nd parents to me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love to the whole family.
Our deepest sympathy & prayers. What a beautifully written obituary for a very special man. Love to all of you!
Sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. I have very fond memories of my times spent with him. My love and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time.
Ralph was one of my favorite people! He and Carolyn were my mentors just by their examples of strong faith in God, their caring of others and their loving kindness to me, my husband and my family. Ralph will be missed by all who knew him, but will certainly be welcomed in heaven. God bless & prayers to Carolyn and family.
I am so sorry Ralph passed He was a dear sweet person that will be missed by many I have many good memories of him and Carolyn They are very special people
Ralph, was Special to Me, He was always so Kind, and Friendly, I’ve often thought about, my friends in Glenwood, I always considered this amazing man one.
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