Ralph C. Feiler, 87, of 1880 Carter Road, Dubuque, Iowa and formerly of Epworth, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation for Ralph will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Reiff Funeral Home in  Epworth, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 2:30 p.m.  Visitation will also continue after 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Ralph at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa, with Rev. Steven Garner presiding. Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Epworth, Iowa.

He was born February 15, 1939, in Worthington, Iowa, son of Adolph and Colletta (Kelchen) Feiler.  He received his education in the country schools.  On September 21, 1968, he was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Noonan at the Nativity Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa.

He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Dubuque, Iowa and a former member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Epworth.

Ralph did custom farming. He truly enjoyed what he did. He loved to visit with people, especially “Farm Talk.” As a lifetime farmer, he never wore a hat, rain or shine, but he faithfully wore his green farm uniform, with insignia, “Ralph” on his shirt. He was a loyal John Deere man, Firestone tires, and General Motors. He was an outstanding mechanic and most enjoyed finding solutions to repair farm equipment.

Ralph had a great sense of humor. He could lighten any conversation with his quick wit, which kept his farm friends entertained. He also loved children; as they interacted, you could see their joy.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean Feiler of Dubuque, IA; a sister Helen Friedmann of Peosta, IA; a nephew Emmett (Judy) Solomon of Ft McCoy, FL; his in-laws, Patsy (Ray) Schmidt of Omah, NE, Mike Noonan and Dick (Grace) Noonan both of Cascade, IA, Robert (Theresa) Noonan of Monticello, IA, Joe (Margaret) Noonan of San Antonio, TX, Helen (Mike) Pospychala of Rhinelander, WI, Jim (Tara) Noonan of Cascade, IA, Phil (Mary Lou) Noonan of Nashville, TN, and Kevin (Shelly) Noonan of Madison, WI; and a brother-in-law Dick Beaves of Dubuque, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ed Feiler; one sister, Clara Solomon; two sisters-in-law, Vicki Noonan and Mary Noonan Beaves; a brother-in-law, Leonard Friedmann.