Joel McFadden

Joel McFadden

Joel McFadden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2009.
OSKALOOSA — Joel L. McFadden, 40, of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, October 17, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.  He was born September 8, 1969 at Oskaloosa, and was the son of Jim and Kay Slusher. He graduated from the Oskaloosa Senior High School with the class of 1987.  He worked at several pizza restaurants in Oskaloosa, including Happy Joe's and Pizza Hut for many years. He loved the Chicago Cubs and the Buffalo Bills, and sports in general, but especially car races. He set a goal to make every dirt track in the state of Iowa, and he accomplished that feat.His family includes his parents, Jim and Kay Slusher of Keokuk; a brother and his wife, Jason and Candy McFadden of Fremont; a stepbrother: Brandon Slusher of Keokuk; two nieces and a nephew: Tosh and Gracie McFadden and Hunter McFadden; and two uncles: Ralph Bradshaw of Scottsdale, Arizona and Mark ( and Missy) Neff of Fremont. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph Bradshaw and Marilyn Neff; and an uncle, Chad Neff.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Fremont Funeral Chapel, Fremont, with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Township Memorial Cemetery, Fremont.  Visitation will begin Tuesday after 12 Noon, and the family will be at the funeral chapel on Tuesday from 5 – 7 p.m. to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the family.

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October 21, 2009

Mike Wanders posted to the memorial.

October 21, 2009

Jennefer Doty-Tillotson posted to the memorial.

October 21, 2009

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Mike Wanders

October 21, 2009

Just wanted to say that I know that Joel's seat at the Southern Iowa Speedway will always be filled with his presence and no matter where we race you are always going to be there looking down from above! Personally I feel that I truly have lost a good friend and will miss you coming over after the races to talk about how we ran. My thoughts and prayers also go out to the his family. He will be missed!
Wanders Racing #0

Jennefer Doty-Tillotson

October 21, 2009

My heart goes out to the McFadden family.

Danielle Klein

October 21, 2009

Joel was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He touched my heart and soul. I am honored to have called him my friend. RIP Buddy.

Connie Asher

October 21, 2009

My heartfelt sympathy to your Family. Our sons were friends in High School, (Tim Lobberecht 1969-1997). The sorrow of your loss has been deeply felt by us. Bless you and your Family.

ashley probst

October 20, 2009

you meant the world to my family and will never be forgotten

Amanda Hart

October 20, 2009

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

Bonnie Kopsieker

October 20, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

mike clay

October 20, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. Joel was a great friend to me.

Diane Mcreynolds

October 20, 2009

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

Vicki Kendall

October 19, 2009

The world lost a wonderful person,and any life that was touched by him has been blessed!! We will always love you and miss you koolaid!! R.I.P.

jeannie sparks

October 19, 2009

i am so sorry for sad time in all your lives. let the lord be with you in this hard time.

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