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1943
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2026
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Thomas Oeschger Obituary
Tom Oeschger, 82, of Cascade Iowa passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026 at Riverbend Retirement Community Center -Moments Memory Care in Cascade Iowa.
Visitation for Tom will be held from 9 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church Cascade, Iowa, where the Cascade Fire Department will meet in a body at 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial for Tom will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Michael Schueller presiding. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa. The Reiff funeral home in Cascade, Iowa is in charge of arrangements
Tom was born April 8, 1943 in Cascade, Iowa son of John and Edna (Steger) Oeschger. He received his education at St. Martin’s School Cascade, Iowa. On September 4, 1967, he was united in marriage to Jean “Sis” (Kramer) at the Basilica of Saint Francis Xavier in Dyersville.
He worked at the family-owned Oeschger Food Mart as a meat cutter, was employed by John Deere in Dubuque for 30 years and was a volunteer fireman in Cascade for 34 years.
Tom was a very devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed trips to the casino, fishing, camping and drag car racing with his brothers. He had a strong faith and was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade.
Tom enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and games shows on TV. The Price is Right was one of his favorites.
He is survived by his two daughters Amy (Denny) Green of Cascade and Jen (Marty) Hoeger of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren Kayleigh( Ryan) Mack, Abby (Pat) Fagan, Alison (Adam) Kruse, Jack, Ben, and Ella Hoeger; five great grandchildren Theo, Owen and Nolan Fagan, Stella and Stetson Kruse; two brothers, Bob (Julie) Oeschger of Cascade and John Oeschger of Tallahassee Fl; his brother and sister-in-law’s Steve (Rose) Kramer of Dubuque, Maria Oeschger, and several nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, John and Edna Oeschger, father and mother-in-law Willard and Agnes (Kruse) Kramer; Aunt Verna Steger; brother David Oeschger; brother and sister-in-law’s Janet (Denny) Mulvehill, Linda (Jim) Theis; nephew Steve Mulvehill.
The family would like to extend gratitude for the excellent care that was provided by Riverbend Retirement Community, Hospice of Dubuque, Cascade Family Health Center and Medical Associates Clinic.
A video tribute may be viewed and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reiffffuneralhomeinc.com
In lieu of flowers a Thomas J. Oeschger memorial fund has been established.
Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Oeschger
Tom Muller
March 15, 2026
Sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy. Memories of him at the grocery store, hanging out at the garage with the Camaro drag car. And at the early days at the car show in Monticello. Did not know of his passing until Saturday when we got the Dubuque paper.
Kelly Reding
March 12, 2026
Tom was such a nice man, I remember him from the grocery store. He always had a smile on his face and made me laugh. The whole Oeschger family were wonderful people. I think Tom was St. Nick when I was little, my condolences to his family.
Mary Ann Kramer
March 11, 2026
Loras and I used to have so much fun camping with Tom and Sis at Wildwood Acres and also at the Casinos.
Patti & Smiley Menster
March 9, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Michael Mulvehill
March 9, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful Uncle. We will love you and miss you always.
Wendy Gansen
March 9, 2026
Sis!! I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Please know I am thinking of you and your family as well.
Linda and John Kremer
March 9, 2026
Our deepest sympathy Amy and Denny, Jenny and Marty and grandchildren, we are so sorry for your loss. Your dad and Grandpa, will now be with your mom and Grandma Sis. May he rest in Peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers. John and Linda Kremer ❤
Mike McNally
March 9, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed him.
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