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Michael Eugene Aldrich

Mar 16, 1947 - Feb 10, 2017 (Age 69)

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My condolences to the family. May the peace of God help you to endure your lost and bring peace to your hearts. Phillipians 4:6,7

To Jane,Jennifer,Emily,Christoper and to All the Family,so very sad to hear of Mike's passing,always a nice guy.Take Care

To Jane and family. Sincere sympathy to all of you. In high school Mike was usually a quiet guy, who loved to play basketball, laugh and have a good time. Sorry for your loss and it is the Class of 1965's loss, too.

Classmate Ann Steffen Twedt, Johnston, Iowa

Deepest condolences to the family of a great neighbor and friend. Mike will be missed! The Karon Fromm family

I have very fond memories of working with Mike at the Waukon sale barn. He has been missed the last few years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Emily and Jim- Our thoughts and prayers are with you for the loss of your Father. Enjoy the many loving memories that will help you smile at a difficult time.

Thoughts and prayers ♡♡♡

Prayers to your family.

Peace and joyful memories to the Aldrich family. Our memories of Mike as a livestock buyer will remain with us forever. He will truly be missed in the livestock industry. Reynolds Livestock

Obituaries

Michael's Obituaries

Michael E. Aldrich, 69, of Oelwein, Iowa died peacefully Friday evening, February 10, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Grace United Methodist Church in Oelwein with Pastor Duane Olsen officiating.

Visitation: 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein and after 9:30 A.M. Wednesday at the church.

Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Michael Eugene Aldrich was born March 16, 1947 at Oelwein, Iowa the son of Lee and Margaret (Luck) Aldrich.  He graduated from Oelwein High School and attended Upper Iowa University.  On September 12, 1970, he was united in marriage to Jane Beyer at Cresco, Iowa.  He was a self-employed cattle buyer, owning and operating Aldrich and Aldrich Livestock.  Mike loved being outside and maintaining his yards.  He enjoyed attending local sporting events and those of his grandchildren. Mike liked working out, playing solitaire and visiting with friends.  His favorite times were those spent with family.

Michael is survived by his wife: Jane Beyer Aldrich of Oelwein; 3 children: Jennifer (Will) Aldrich-Spring of Iowa City, Emily (Jim) Peterson of Des Moines and Christopher (Elana) Aldrich of Waterloo; 7 grandchildren: Jordan, Alexa and Cecilia, Isabel and Josiah, and Annalise, and one on the way; 1 brother: Jim Aldrich of McGregor; and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Lee and Margaret Aldrich; 1 brother: George Aldrich; and 1 sister: Mary Aldrich.

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