A. Richard "Rich" Wallenburg

Rich Wallenburg, 80, of Rock Valley, Iowa died Monday, September 14, 2015 at the Hegg Memorial Health Center in Rock Valley. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2015 at the United Reformed Church in Rock Valley with Rev. Joel Vander Kooi officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Porter Funeral Home.

Allen Richard “Rich” Wallenburg was born December 17, 1934 in Ireton, Iowa, the son of Ring and Winnie (Harskamp) Wallenburg. On September 30, 1955, Rich married Minnie Ymker in Rock Valley. Together they made their home in Rock Valley where Rich owned and operated Wallenburg Construction.

Rich enjoyed many things throughout his lifetime including: fishing, collecting antiques and coins, and exploring with his metal detector. Rich loved attending auctions, spending time with his family, playing cards with his brothers and sisters, and his favorite granddog, Zoey.

Rich is survived by his wife, Minnie; five children, Rhonda (Wes) Pollema of Rock Valley, Ron Wallenburg of Hawarden, Iowa, Kathy (Ponch) Hulstein of Rock Valley, Brad (Donna) Wallenburg of Hull, Iowa, and Shar (Lyle) Van Holland of Rock Valley; one brother, Hank (Verna) Wallenburg of Ripon, California; two sisters, Gert Huisman and Chris Kersbergen both of Rock Valley; brother-in-law, Al Van Beek of Artesia, California; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and special friend to Rich, Mark Zomer of Rock Valley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tony, John, Gib, Ring Jr., and Bill Wallenburg; infant sister, Winnie Wallenburg; and two sisters, Alyda Burgers and Wilma Van Beek.

Visitation

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ,Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Porter Funeral Home
1704 15TH ST Rock Valley, Iowa, Sioux 51247

Funeral Service

1:30 p.m. ,Thursday, September 17, 2015
United Reformed Church
2485 300th Street Rock Valley, Iowa, Sioux 51247