Harlan Howard Rixe

Memorial services for Harlan H. Rixe, 72, of Tipton who died March 23, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, will be held privately Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. There will be a public visitation at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 4-7 pm. On-line condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Harlan was born August 17, 1939, in Bennett, Iowa. He was the son of Hugo and Edna Bauer Rixe. Harlan was a graduate of Tipton High School. He was united in marriage to Priscilla Esbaum on October 1, 1961 in Lowden, Iowa. Harlan was employed by the Iowa Department of Transportation for 35 years and for Agvantage Farm Service for 10 years. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and the Moose Lodge. Harlan also served as a volunteer fireman for 20 years. Harlan is survived by his wife, Priscilla Rixe of Tipton, Iowa; daughters, Colette (Chad) Mostaert of Lowden, Iowa, Penny (Darrin) Wulf of Tipton, Iowa; grandchildren, Ethan (Samantha Timm) Wulf, Emily Wulf, Hannah Mostaert and Haley Mostaert; sisters, Marvella Deerberg of Bennett, Iowa, and Vanetta Esbaum of Davenport, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents.