Ralph And Janet Mcbride

Ralph Ellis McBride, age 87 of Marengo, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. His devoted wife, Janet Mae McBride, age 87, followed him the next day, August 2, 2019. There will be private graveside services at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Essence of Life Hospice, 3207 220 ^th Trail, Amana, Iowa 52203 in the couple’s name. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting with arrangements.

Ralph and Janet are survived by a son Michael (Elaine) of Marengo, and a daughter Mary Hansen (Steve) of Oxford; three grandchildren, Melissa Hinzman (Clint) of Marengo, Jill Schlemme (Corey) of Oxford and Troy Hansen (Amy) of Oxford; five great-grandchildren, Caelem, Evangeline, and Willa Hinzman of Marengo, and Andrew and Aren Schlemme of Oxford. Ralph is survived by a sister, Mary Seibold (Wayne) of Greers Ferry, AR. Janet is survived by a sister Joyce (Hank) Kopf of Cedar Rapids.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ralph, her siblings Jack Wodstrchill, Jean Hinton, Joan Becker, Jane Pickart and Jim Wodstrchill. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents. A grandson Matthew McBride also preceded them.

Ralph Ellis McBride was born November 8, 1931 in Marengo, Iowa the son of Forrest and Sophia Kienle McBride. He graduated from the Marengo High School in 1950.

Janet Mae Wodstrchill was born January 12, 1932 in Philip, South Dakota, the daughter of Russell and Mamie Sage Wodstrchill. She graduated from Blairstown High School in 1950.

Ralph and Janet were married on November 17, 1951 in Blairstown, Iowa. Ralph was a butcher and store manager for the Me Too grocery stores and also owned and operated the McBride’s Car Wash. Janet worked alongside Ralph at the grocery store and also worked at Amana Refrigeration for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and water skiing. She was a great cook and enjoyed her time with her family.

The couple spent 23 winters in Yuma, Arizona. They were members of the United Methodist Church in Marengo.