Odilon Sales

Odilon "Odie" Supan Sales was born on April 20, 1961, in Tarlac, Philippines, to Fidel Sales Sr. and Natividad Supan. He received his education in the Philippines before immigrating to the United States in 1985. In 1987, he began his career in road construction, a field in which he worked tirelessly for over three decades.

In 1992, Odie met Miriam Weets, and together they built a life in Manning. He embraced her children, Kenneth and Melissa, as his own, forming a loving and devoted family. For more than 34 years, he was a valued employee at Ten Point Construction, where he was known for his dedication and hard work.

Odie had a passion for the game of blackjack, finding excitement in every hand and joy in the camaraderie of the casino. Beyond the cards, he cherished his trips back to the Philippines, where he could reunite with family, reminisce, and revel in the warmth of home. Whether he was testing his luck at the tables or sharing stories with loved ones, Odie had a gift for making every moment special.

Odie passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 63 years, nine months and 17 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Jose, Imelda, Normita and Irma.

Odie is survived by his wife, Miriam Weets of Manning; stepchildren: Kenneth Weets of Coralville and Melissa Weets of Green Bay, Wisconsin; siblings: Merlita (Mike), Olivia (Vic) and Fidel Jr. (Eva) all of the Philippines; 18 nieces and nephews of the Philippines; and many other family members and friends.

His funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., all at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manning. His final resting place will be in the Philippines. Memorials may be directed to the family for a donation to be made in his memory.