Obituary of Aaron Danial VandeKrol

Aaron Danial VandeKrol, the son of Wesley (Jaci) VandeKrol and Vicki (Steve) Floyd, was born July 15, 1974, in Bartow, Florida.

On April 6, 2014, Aaron was united in marriage with Ashley Bronwyn Catharine Dicks in Abingdon, Iowa.  He worked as a framer and roofer for many years. More recently, he worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City, Iowa.  He was currently working for J.B.S. in Ottumwa, Iowa. Aaron was full of life, having much energy, he was a hard worker and enjoyed getting things done. He liked to joke around and make people laugh. He loved his tattoos, listening to music, being outdoors, helping others, watching movies, spending time with Ashley, traveling, riding four wheelers, and drinking Mt. Dew.  Aaron was proud to be involved with the Freedom Fighters, a men's ministry in Mason City, Discover Hope in Newton, the Newton Church of The Way, and Rhythm Church of Mason City. One of Aaron's special gifts was the ability to pray passionately. He loved to pray!

Aaron died on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center.  He was 45 years old. Aaron was preceded in death by his sister, Shannon Durbin.

Those left to honor Aaron’s memory include his wife, Ashley, his son, Skylar VandeKrol; his daughter, Shannon VandeKrol, his stepson, Hunter Hope; his stepdaughter, Maddison Hope; his mother and stepfather, Vicki (Steve) Floyd; his father and step-mother, Wes and Jaci VandeKrol; his brothers and sisters, Jinny Morrow, Joel VandeKrol, Stephanie Verwers, Travis VandeKrol, Brandi Gallardo Herrera, Jessica Rutter, Eric Millang, Amanda Robben; and many nieces and nephews.