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1940
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2014
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James Odefey Obituary
Jim was born Sept. 1, 1940, in Dubuque, the son of Herbert and Mabel (Brown) Odefey. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War with the 85th Evac., supporting the 82nd Airborne and 1st Cav. They established the first field hospital in Quinhon, South Vietnam.
Jim worked as a nurse anesthetist for 45 years until his retirement in 2010.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ron Odefey.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Odefey of Red Oak; a son, Chad (Misti) Odefey of Rainbow City, Ala. and their children, Nicholas, Andrew and Paige; a daughter, Shannon Marshall of Battle Creek, Mich. and her children, Demmy, Jalyn and Ethan; seven siblings, Mary Lou (Don) Schemmel, Bill (Barb) Odefey, Jan (Jerry) Deutmeyer, Jerry (Mary) Odefey, Donna (Jim) Hosier, Gary (Nancy) Odefey and Debbie (Jeff) Hurd; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
There was a parish wake service Friday, Aug. 15, at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral Mass was Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Church of the Resurrection. Burial was in Linwood Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established by the family.
Online condolences for the family may be submitted at egelhofsiegertcasper.com.
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Becky Sandiland
August 26, 2014
Paula and family, My heart aches for your loss. Know you are in my prayers. Embrace your happy memories and know he lived a full life!
Kathy Nilges
August 22, 2014
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one. I came across this reading and it made me think of my own father. How sad these days are for so many. May the God of all comfort, comfort you 2 Cor 1:4.
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