Robin Eileen Rachele (Meadows)

Robin Meadows Rachele, 62, of Fairfield Iowa, passed away March 16th 2016.

The funeral Service will be held Saturday March 19th at 1p.m. at Behner’s Funeral Home 203 S. Main St, Fairfield.

Robin was born in Sacramento CA August 7, 1953 to Bob and Eileen Meadows. Robin graduated from McClatchy High School in 1971 and came to Fairfield to attend MUM in 1974. Robin married A.J. Rachele in 2010.

Robin loved to travel, she was an accomplished Master Gardener, avid golfer, member of SOFIA, active community volunteer and joyful Grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother Eileen Meadows.

Robin’s memory will be cherished by her survivors:father Bob Meadows, step-mother Suzie Meadows, brothers Brian Meadows, Tony Sanchez and Tim Armstrong, husband Armand (A.J.) Rachele, sister-in-law Lois Rachele, step children Paul Rachele, Theresa Melvin (Scott), granddaughter Bella Melvin and god-child Susan Lay Petersmith, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was employed by I.T.G., Telegroup, Novastar, Books Are Fun and Aeron.

Robin was good - natured, kind and inspirational. A.J. always liked to comment that when he first asked a friend about Robin, his friend said “EVERYBODY LOVES ROBIN”. She will be missed by all.

Donations may be made to the Public Library, The Lord’s Cupboard and The Ottumwa Women’s Crisis Center.