Ricky Allyn Howk, 73, of Ottumwa, died at 7:25 a.m. April 9, 2021 at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
He was born March 8, 1948 in Ottumwa to Lloyd George and Elizabeth Irene Kitterman Howk. He married Kimberly Black and they later divorced.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Rick received a National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.
Surviving is his daughter, Tara (Mike) Conley of Ottumwa; and 3 grandchildren, Paige, Carin and Kayla.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Danny Howk.
His body has been cremated. Inurnment will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15th at Memorial Lawn Cemetery with military honors by Walter B. Schafer Post #775 Veterans of Foreign Wars and O.B. Nelson Post #3 American Legion.
Memorials may be made to B.P.O. Elks Lodge #347.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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