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Jermiah Dosser Obituary

ALTOONA - Jermiah Betten Dosser, 24, of Altoona, formerly of Osage, the son of Rick and Jody Dosser, died Thursday (March 22, 2007) in Altoona from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 833 Ash St. in Osage with Pastor Roy Ott officiating.

There will be no visitation. Jermiah's life will continue on through others as he was an organ and tissue donor.

Those wishing to offer a memorial may wish to direct them to the Iowa Donor Network or to help inner city children academics.

Hamilton's Funeral Home in Des Moines was in charge of the cremation.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Globe Gazette on Mar. 26, 2007.

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Mike/Lisa Sullivan

March 29, 2007

Dear Rick and Jody, May your cherished memories of happier times together get you though each day. We enjoyed Jermiah's trips down to the Dairy Farm! Our thoughts and prayers always, Mike,Lisa,Donovan,Siobhan and Porter Sullivan

Will Lack

March 29, 2007

Jermiah was my workout partner in high school wrestling. He was a kind, soft-spoken, hard-working young man. I'll miss him very much and regret that I won't have the opportunity to enjoy his friendship in years to come.

Teresa Shawback Nathan Kollman

March 29, 2007

Jody and Rick,
Jermiah was a great kid, he will be missed. I am glad to hear he will be helping others as he always has.

Connie Brockney

March 28, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dick Johnson

March 27, 2007

Very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you.

Keith Weipert (family)

March 27, 2007

The news of Jermiah's sudden passing stunned us as a family and a community. Jermiah taught me a little something many years ago. Something I'll carry in my heart the rest of my life. He will be forever remembered in our house, and we'll carry fond memeries of Jermiah. Our condolences to the family. God bless.

Cara Mellmann- Elsbury

March 27, 2007

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Al & Karen (Johnson) Damjanovic

March 27, 2007

Rick & Jody, Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the knowledge that Jermiah continues to help others

Laura Schmitz

March 26, 2007

Please know that we are thinking of you at this very sad time in your lives. May God keep you in His care. Dale and Laura (Noehl) Schmitz

Josh Byrnes and Family

March 26, 2007

Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers everyday and will continue to be.

Sheryl Fitzpatrick

March 26, 2007

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.....Jeremiah loved life and I have no words to fill the void that he has left in your lives.

Sarah (Ramsey) Huscko

March 26, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts.

Sarah, Andre, and Ari Huscko
(Sarah is the daughter of Vicki Amble Ramsey)

Bob & Vicki (Amble) Ramsey

March 26, 2007

We are deeply sorry to hear of Jermiah's death. We hold you close in our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers. Much love,

Elwood & Shirley Rake

March 26, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of Jeremiah's death. I'm sure he would be proud that you donated his organs so others can live a better life! We send our hugs from Arizona.

Bill and Karen (Roths) Reicks

March 26, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Laurie & Cierra

March 26, 2007

Rick and Jody,

We wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

March 26, 2007

Rick and Jody... our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. You are both in our prayers!

Larry and Claudia Lacour

Kristi Armatis (Decklever)

March 26, 2007

Rick and Jody, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am SO very sorry to hear of your loss. Jermiah will always be remembered for being a kind and gentle guy!

Chris Humphrey Lieffort

March 26, 2007

Rick and Jody, I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words I can say to lessen the pain you both are enduring at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.

Rex and Bonnie Kozak

March 26, 2007

Rick and Jody we are deeply moved by your lose. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may you find some comfort in the knowledge that Jermiah continues to help others by being a donor.

Kris Juenger

March 26, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

March 26, 2007

Mr. Dosser and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this devistating time. May God guide you through your grief so that each day will become a little easier.

Peace be with you all,
Deb, Dave, Dylan & Colten Lindley

Nancy Schroeder-Flannery

March 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Treasure all of the special times you shared with Jermiah. May you find peace and strength to carry you through this time.

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