Methodism and May Day: Intertwined in History
May Day, May 1, is internationally recognized as a day to lift up voices in the struggle for labor rights. Born with John Wesley’s care for coal miners and oppressed workers, Unite…
Rev. Frederick L Rickleff, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018. During his ministry in the NIC, he served at Belvidere, Orangeville, Afolkey, Elmhurst: Faith, Church Federation of Greater Chicago, Pearl City Parish, Pearl City: United Parish, and Schaumburg: Our Redeemer's.
He was 97 years old.
Memorial services for Rev. Frederick Rickleff will be held at 2:00 pm on November 3, 2018 at Skaalen Chapel, 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI 53589. Light refreshments will follow. Friends may greet the family from 1:00 pm until the time of services.
Words of condolence may be sent to the family:
Lynne M Miguel
lynnemiguel@gmail.com
May Day, May 1, is internationally recognized as a day to lift up voices in the struggle for labor rights. Born with John Wesley’s care for coal miners and oppressed workers, Unite…
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