Ridott-Lowell C. Markel, 91, of Ridott, died Saturday December 27, 2003 at the Lena Nursing Home in Lena.
Born April 13, 1912 in Lancaster Township he was the son of Clayton J. and Florence M. (Bokemeier) Markel.
A 1930 graduate of Freeport Senior High School he attended Iowa State University studying agriculture.
He was a member of the Stephenson County Farm Bureau.
Surviving is his sister, Phyllis Markel of Freeport; two nieces, Nola Markel of Ridott and Daphyne Markel of Rockford.
He was preceded in death by is parents; and one brother, Dale Markel.
Funeral service will be Tuesday 11 a.m. at Walker Mortuary.
Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery & Mausoleum.
Friends may call Tuesday 10:30 a.m. until time of service at Walker Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers memorials have been established for Winneshiek Evangelical Free Church and the Salvation Army.
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