Arlene Rider Buckles, 85, of Keosauqua, Iowa died on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Keosauqua Health Care Center. She was born June 14, 1934 near Lebanon, Iowa to Raymond and Greta Bingaman Rider. Arlene graduated from Keosauqua High School in 1952. She married Howard Buckles on December 25, 1952.

Arlene spent most of her life in Keosauqua where she assisted her husband in operating a Standard Oil Station for 29 years and in his auction business. She volunteered at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home and the Lebanon Methodist Church. She was a longtime member of both the Iowa Auctioneers Association Auxiliary and the National Auctioneers Association Auxiliary. She acted as historian for both organizations where she attended the conventions with her husband and enjoyed photographing the events. Arlene was inducted into the NAA Auxiliary Hall of Fame in 1997.

Arlene is survived by a son, Bill Buckles (Pat) of Wichita, Kansas and a daughter, Diana Wolf (Chris) of Keosauqua, Iowa. Also surviving are 4 grandsons, Chris Buckles (Kristen) and Patrick Buckles (Teall) of Wichita, Kansas; Jacob Wolf (Emma) of Muscatine, Iowa and Ryan Wolf of Keosauqua, Iowa. She was blessed with 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Greta Rider; her husband, Howard; an infant daughter, Kathy; and infant son, Larry.

A private family service will be held. Memorials have been established with the Lebanon Cemetery and Fellows cemetery and may be mailed c/o Diana Wolf, 26376 225th St., Keosauqua, Iowa 52565. Online condolences may be directed to www.pedrickfuneralhome.com.