Roy Eugene Rahm

“Roy” Rahm, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, friend, and man of great faith, passed away after a remarkable life spanning more than a century (104).

Roy was born in 1922 in the Algona, area to Edward and Genevieve Rahm. When he was 11 years old, his family moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where he graduated from Drake University at 19.

In 1942, Roy was inducted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during World War II until 1945. While in the service, he met and married the love of his life, Alyce Theresa Curry, and through the years, they were blessed with eight children.

Back in Des Moines after the war, Roy supported his family by working in sales, in the family’s variety stores, and later as the office manager at Heger Plumbing and Heating, until retirement at age 80.

Roy was a family man. Nothing brought him greater joy than gathering with his children, grandchildren, and extended family. But above all else, his Catholic faith was the foundation of his life. He lived with quiet conviction, gratitude, and trust in God.

Roy passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, at Bishop Drumm Care Center in Johnston, Iowa, surrounded by the love of family and sustained by his lifelong faith in God. His legacy will live on through the generations he nurtured and the countless lives he touched.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 72 years, Alyce Theresa Rahm; infant children, Joseph and Amy; brothers, Maurice and Clare Rahm; sister, Julia Greteman; daughters-in-law, Patricia Rahm and Kathleen Rahm; son-in-law, Larry Enga; and his great-granddaughter, Kelly Nicole Delaney.

He is survived by his children, Judith Enga, Craig Rahm, Dennis (Eileen) Rahm, Chris (Diane) Rahm, Jane (Jeff) Tegeler, and Ted (Julie) Rahm; as well as 22 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 22 great-great-grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed and forever cherished.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to: Friends of Catholic Worker Des Moines Catholic Worker Fund PO Box 1386 Ankeny, IA 50021

Visitation will be held on October 5, 2026, at St. Pius X Catholic Church (3663 66th St, Urbandale) at 10:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. Roy will be laid to rest at McDivitt Grove Cemetery in Urbandale.