Harry G. Riddle

1942 - 2022

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Harry G. Riddle was born Dec. 20, 1942, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Harry H. and Harriette (Geyer) Riddle. He graduated from English Valleys High School in 1962. On
Dec. 15, 1962, Harry was united in marriage to Linda Cochran in Sigourney.

Harry and Linda lived in the South English area until moving to Wellman in 1972. Harry was a truck driver for Nagle Lumber in Iowa City for almost 50 years. He enjoyed watching sports, attending car shows and maintaining his property.

Harry unexpectedly passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City at the age of 79 years.

Harry is survived by his wife: Linda of Wellman; three children: Michael (Jennifer) Riddle of Kalona, James Riddle of Iowa City, and Ginger (Matt Wadle) Riddle of Iowa City; four
grandchildren: Dr. Amanda (Kerry) Haage, Zachary (KC) Riddle, Courtney (Zach) Baughman and Shannon Riddle; and four great-grandchildren: Alice Riddle, Peyton Baughman, Jason Baughman and Kylie Baughman.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of life service was held Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at the Powell Funeral Home in Wellman. Burial was in the Sixteen Cemetery in Thornburg.

A general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be sent to the family at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.