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Melvin Oberhaus Obituary
Melvin E. Oberhaus
September 20, 1932 - March 29, 2024
Melvin E. Oberhaus, 91, of Davenport, died Friday, March 29, 2024, at Genesis East, Davenport surrounded by his family.
Funeral Service and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davenport. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery with military honors immediately following the service. Family and friends are invited back to the church after burial for a luncheon in Enright Hall located in the church basement.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 prior to Mass on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Melvin E. Bleile was born on September 20, 1932, in Balltown, IA, a son of John and Loretta (Hinde) Bleile. He was the foster son of William Oberhaus. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War, primarily stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood. Melvin married Joann Rauch on October 1, 1955, at Holy Family Catholic Church and together they raised their four children. She preceded him in death February 27, 2021, following 65 years of marriage and memories.
Melvin worked as a cabinet maker for S & S Wood Shop in Davenport. He later worked for the Davenport Community School District.
As a young man, Melvin enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He bowled on a league for many years and played many rounds of golf during the warm weather. Melvin enjoyed playing cards with his wife and friends. Later in life he looked forward to the game of Rummy Royal with the family at the dinner table. He was an avid fan of the Cubs, Bears, and Hawkeyes. Melvin loved being with his family and a warm hug from a great-grandchild always put a big smile on his face.
Those left to honor his memory include his children: Vicki (Jim) Kohl, Deb (Vince) Viren, Mark (Denise) Oberhaus, all of Davenport; and Tracy (Jeff) Harris, Eldridge; eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and two on the way.
In addition to his wife, Joann, Melvin was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brittany; his parents, foster father, and siblings: Earl Oberhaus, Bernice Bleile, Darlene Bleile, and Louella Rosa.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.hmdfuneralhome.com
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Sabrina Goodson
April 3, 2024
Tracy and family so sad for your loss. May your fond memories bring you strength and heal your hearts.
Diana J Cole
April 1, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know him, but I worked with Mark at one time. A pain no one should ever go through. I will pray for all of you.
Sorry,
Diana (Seals) Cole
D.M Stierwalt
April 1, 2024
Our deepest sympathies to the Oberhaus family. We had a lot of fun times with your mom and dad. He was a good person and a good friend. May he RIP to all. Denny Margie stierwalt
Kathleen and Kevin Fitzgibbon
April 1, 2024
Deb,Vinnie,Tanner and Family. So very sorry for your Families loss. You are all in our prayers.
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