The service honoring Bette’s life will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Edward Durand officiating. Interment will be in North Lawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Bette Baldridge was born on September 15, 1921 in Rockford, IL. After graduating high school in Clinton WI, she completed a two year degree at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Chicago, IL as a pediatric nurse. Bette was united in marriage to Amet Dayton on June 24, 1943. She worked in retail at the Boston Store, S & H Green Stamps, Montgomery Wards, and Lutheran Hospital. She was employed as a school food service worker from 1972 to 1985 with the Fort Dodge Community Schools. After retirement she enjoyed being a foster grandparent. She has lived in Fort Dodge community since 1945.

Bette was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and was active in Women’s Fellowship and the Library committee. Her hobbies included reading and spending time visiting with family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Musselman, Fort Dodge; grandchildren, Lisa, Alyson, Kim (Mark), Jennifer, and Michael (Kaycee); eight great-grandchildren; and
special friends, Wilma Lasher, John Macek, and Pat Draper. She was preceded in death by her husband Amet Dayton; her son Gary Dayton; one grandson Douglas May; her biological parents, Paula (Voy) and Claude Baldridge; and her step-father, Lloyd Bazeley, who raised her.

Memorials may be left to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Gary was born in Iowa Falls on May 10, 1937 to Lester and Maxine (Moore) Trickey. He married Joyce Carolus in 1958 and they resided in Marshalltown during their marriage. Joyce died in 1990. Gary married Elinor Rutz July 1, 2000 and then made his home in Fort Dodge. After graduating high school in Owasa, IA he served in the U.S. Navy. Following his discharge he attended college at UNI and graduated with a Masters Degree in Industrial Arts. He then taught Industrial Arts at West Marshall Schools. Gary was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and enjoyed his men’s bible study group. His hobbies included dancing, traveling which included 22 international trips over the last 12 years, motorcycling, bicycling which included a 5,000 mile cross country trip at the age of 60, camping, bird watching and landscaping.

Gary is survived by his wife Elinor; children Brian (Dawn) Trickey of Mt. Pleasant, TX, Bradley (Deb) Trickey of State Center, IA and Barry (Lisa) Trickey of Austin, TX; step-son Dr. Dan (Ann) Rutz of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren Garret, Samantha, Seth, Emily, Jessica and Brandon; step-grandchildren Aidan and Noah; and his brother Don (Kay) Trickey of Kimberly City, MO. He was preceded in death by his first wife Joyce; son Brent and his parents.

Donna (Faith) Leiss was born January 21, 1933 to Otis and Fern Faith of Fort Dodge where she attended Rosedale Public School. She married her lifelong sweetheart Arlo Leiss on October 8th, 1949 and continued to reside in Fort Dodge their entire married lives. Arlo and Donna were blessed with daughters; Dawn Vought (Ron), of Fort Dodge, Deb Harlem (Dana), of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Djawana Siewert (Mark), of Tiffin, Iowa; and sons; Thomas Leiss, of Fort Dodge and Charles Leiss, of Waterloo; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren; her siblings Merle Faith and Linda (Dave) George.

Prior to her children attending school, Donna cared for many young children throughout her life in addition to being a homemaker where Arlo and Donna also served as foster parents for over 300 children. Later in her life Park Manor, Villa Care Center, the Department of human Services and Fort Dodge Hospital employed Donna.

Donna dedicated her life to serving others, never once thinking of herself. She has cared for her eldest son in her home for over 30-years due to a debilitating traffic accident.

Whenever there was a small meal to be prepared for a hurting individual, a family or a luncheon for a special event, Donna was instrumental making certain it was successful. Donna could also be called upon to be a prayer warrior at her church.

In her leisure time, Donna enjoyed crocheting, embroidery stitching and puzzle books. She also loved planting flowers in the spring receiving many compliments regarding her beautiful flowers that bloomed throughout the spring and summer.

Donna was a member of the Otho-Kalo Community Church where she served with the prayer chain and as a kitchen coordinator.

Her husband Arlo, a daughter Deanna Freiling, a grandson Christopher Vought, her parents Otis and Fern Faith, a brother Thomas Faith, a sister Charlotte Dally and a sister-in-law Phyllis Faith preceded Donna in death.

She will always be remembered for her famous chicken and noodles and fresh homemade apple pie offered at many family functions including the legacy she has left behind.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Jean is survived by her husband, Bill; a daughter, Ann (Stephen) Butler of Richmond, VA and a son, Tom (Ellen) Werner of Midlothian, VA; five grandchildren, Raisa Wingen, Rose Werner, Stefan Wingen, Billy Werner, and Nicolai Wingen; two brothers, Dr. Don (Carole) Wood of Eagle River, WI and David Wood of Sussex, WI; and was loved by her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Norman Wood.

Jean Marie Wood, the daughter of France and Helen (Lintz) Wood, was born September 28, 1931 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. On December 28, 1954, Jean married Bill Werner in Savanna, IL. After their marriage the couple made Iowa City their home where Bill was attending school. They lived in several cities around the U.S. before moving to Fort Dodge in 1964. They lived in Fort Dodge for 16 years before moving to Nevada, IA where they lived for 23 years. In 2003, they moved back to Fort Dodge. Jean loved to read, play bridge, and go golfing. In her retirement years, she loved to go to Dauphin Island in Alabama. On December 28 of this year, Jean and Bill would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.

Jean was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Dodge where she also served as a Deacon. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, P.E.O. where she served as P.E.O President and held several offices.

Memorials made be left to the discretion of the family.

Alice was born in Lehigh, IA on February 17, 1920 to Paul and Erma (Cavanaugh) Sandell. Paul died when she was 8 years old and she was then raised by her mother Erma and step-father Carl Dillman. She grew up in Fort Dodge and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1937. She married Joseph Vratny on January 28, 1940. She worked as a legal secretary for her uncle Emmett Cavanaugh and later was a homemaker for many years. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and the Fireman’s Auxiliary. She served as a leader for the Campfire Girls and also served on the City Election Board for many years. She enjoyed traveling and crossword puzzles.

Alice is survived by her children Don (Bev) Vratny of Blue Springs, MO, Mary Reade of Marian, IA, Sue (Steve) McCormick of Marne, IA and Rich (Judy) Vratny of Fort Dodge; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; her brother Dr. Richard C. (Carol) Dillman and sister-in-law Barb Dillman. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Vratny; parents Paul and Erma Sandell; step-father Carl Dillman; brother Don Dillman; baby sister Lavonne; son-in-law Bruce Reade and her special friend and traveling companion Howard Johnson.

Terry is survived by his wife Marsha; son Jason Bratland of Fort Dodge; step-children Jessica Boorman and Mark Boorman both of International Falls, MN and Matthew Boorman of Duluth, MN; his siblings Bob (Cecelia) Garrett Jr. of Kansas City, MO, Jerry (Teresa) Garrett of Algona, IA, Susan (David) Rowland of Fort Dodge and Pam Boulware of Edmond, OK; his honorary sister Faith (Chris) Williams of Fort Dodge; 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Ilene Garrett; and his son, Scotty.

He is survived by his fiancé Trisha McMahon and their son Davin, brother John Ort, sisters Tonya Howard, and Susan Ort, aunt and Uncle Floyd and Joan Willey and aunt Chris Wood. He was preceded in death by his parents David and Joleen Ort.

A memorial service will be held at Badger Lutheran Church 3:00 p.m. Saturday May 19th. He will rest with his parents in Fort Dodge Memorial Park Cemetery.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Darold; her children, Teresa Petersen of Red Oak, IA, Steve (Sheryl) Watkins of Estherville, IA, Cheri Mahan of Council Bluffs, IA, Jackie (Ron) Riepma of Boyden, IA, Curt Barr of Estherville, IA, Darcy Howard of Sheboygen, WI, Darold (Dorothy) Sharar Jr. of Rochester, MN, and Koleen Saifa-Bonsu of Minneapolis, MN; sister-in-laws, Jean (Junior) Schultz and Dawn Shryock; grandchildren, Tyson (Jamie) Clayton, Ashley (Jeremy) White, Kendall Watkins, Kyleigh Watkins, Alisha Riepma, Justin Riepma, Rachel (David) Krashin, Tim Mahan, Dylan Fischer, Sara (Harold) Clark-Lancour, and DJ (Valerie) Clark; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Zola and LaVerne Fisher; mother-in-law, Cleora Pederson; a daughter, Barbara Ann; granddaughter, Shantal Clayton ; step son, Johnny Barr ; brother-in-law, Bob Shryock.

Marilyn Fisher was born February 7, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from the Ruthven school system. She attended college in Independence, IA and Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. In 1975, she married Darold Sharar. Marilyn worked as a counselor for ADTU from 1977 until 1990 and then worked at the Anamosa State Penitentiary from 1990 until 1999. In 1999 Marilyn transferred to the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility retiring in 2009.

Marilyn enjoyed traveling the United States, especially Branson, Ozarks, and Black Hills. She also enjoyed cross stitching, crochet and knitting. She especially enjoyed her kids and grandkids, family and friends, her cats, Walter, Dolly, and Chelsie. Also her 25 year old bird, Ted.

Marilyn was extremely witty and feisty and will be remembered for her sense of humor and her selflessness. She started the YaYa Sister Gatherings and participated in the Relay for Life for many years. A beloved coworker of many.

Survivors include; daughters, Sharon (Don) Jondle, Sandi (Gaylen) Neumann of Manson, Annette (Ken) Thiessen of Shannon City, Iowa; ten grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, four nephews and two nieces. Roger was preceded in death by his wife Opal, parents Theodore and Vera (Jones) Lenz and brother Lawerence.

Roger Curtis Lenz born August 11, 1919 at Manson, Iowa, son of Theodore and Vera (Jones) Lenz. Roger spent his entire life in the Manson area. He attended grade school at a country school and graduated from Manson High School. He married Opal Roper April 9th 1944. They lived on a farm south of Manson until 1981 when they moved to Manson. They retired from farming in 1984. In December of 2008 due to failing health, Roger became a resident of the Care Center.

Rosy was born in Fort Dodge on May 3, 1940 to Glen and Colleen (Claman) Colglazier. She grew up and attended school in Fort Dodge. She worked in sales at Centerline. She also worked at USA Healthcare as the Activities Director for many years. She was always watching out for and taking good care of her clients. She married Kenneth Haglund on November 7, 1982. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved her dogs, she was an avid bird watcher, and was a great cook. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, going to Tama to play bingo and going out to eat with her family.

Rosy is survived by her husband Kenneth; her children Rebecca Beck (Brent Holdgrafer) of Webster City, IA, Dawn (Alan) Boland of Fort Dodge and Regina Tague of Jefferson, IA; her step-son Michael Haglund and his family; her grandchildren Joseph Hanson (Andrea Lowe), Anthony (Kim) Hanson, Allie Boland (Dan Leedom) and Stephanie Boland, all of Fort Dodge, Renee (James) Butts of O’Neil, NE, Ricky Tague of Jefferson, IA and Robin Tague (Richie Hernandez) of Jefferson, IA, and 8 great-grandchildren; niece Shawn (Scott) Tidey of Richmond, VA; her great-nieces and nephews Matthew Tidey, Kristin Tidey and William Tidey of Richmond, VA, and Bailey Urelius of Cedar Rapids, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents Glen and Colleen; her sister Glenda Colglazier; her sister Ruby Urelius and brother-in-law Norman Urelius, and nephew Scott Urelius.

Rickie was born in Fort Dodge on February 9, 1955 to Edward and Mary (Johnson) Sweeney. He grew up in Lehigh and then moved to Fort Dodge where he attended school. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps on the “Buddy System” with his friend Rick Green. After his discharge from the Marines he lived in California with his uncle and worked for Campbell’s Soup. He then moved to Fort Dodge and worked for Carnation, he lived in Colorado working construction and small engine repair. He then moved to Florida with his sister and they started a landscaping company where he worked for 12 years. He moved back to Fort Dodge when his father passed away and worked for Electrolux and Fort Dodge Housing, he also took care of his mother for the last three years. He was an outstanding athlete and excelled in every sport he was involved in. He also enjoyed gambling, watching movies, playing the guitar and being on his computer “Googling Things”. He was an avid reader and took interest in Psychology. He also loved taking care of his mother’s yard since landscaping was his passion.

Rick is survived by his daughter Mary Elizabeth Sweeney of Homosassa FL; his sister Lynda (Gary) Jondle of Clare, IA; his brother Matt Sweeney of Fort Dodge and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his infant son Richard Edward Matthew Sweeney; his parents Edward and Mary Sweeney; his grandparents and two aunts and two uncles.

Born to Vernon T. and Fern McElhiney October 25, 1919 she was one of three children, the last of their three children to survive. In 1940, she married Victor Mendenhall, working wherever he was stationed in the Navy in clerical field as this was her chosen profession. In 1950, Helen and Victor were blessed with their son, Allen. Helen loved motherhood, and enjoyed the blessings of motherhood while working at the meat locker she and Victor owned in Sharpsburg, Iowa. Victor then accepted a position with Safeway Foods in Red Oak, Iowa. In 1962, when the Fort Dodge Safeway Store promotion came available, the Mendenhalls planted roots here in Fort Dodge. After Allen was in junior high Helen went back to work in the clerical field, working at USG until her retirement in 1985. Throughout her life she enjoyed bowling with her bowling league, card clubs, knitting, sewing, cross-stitching, and serving her church wherever needed, as she also worked in the three churches where the family attended in Sharpsburg, Red Oak and Missouri Valley. Helen was also a member of First Baptist Church and would attend until health issues became cumbersome. Helen’s heart was as big as the life she led and is survived by her son Allen, daughter in law (who she referred to her as her daughter and vice versa) Denise, six grandchildren (Merrideth Anne, deceased), and five great-grandchildren. She loved having her youngest great-grandchild at the house several times a week while Denise cared for both of them.

Betty Jean Person, the daughter of Per and Myrtle (Rosenquist) Person, was born June 30, 1932 in Burnside, Iowa. She attended school in Gowrie and Badger Country School and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High. On March 30, 1951, Betty was united in marriage to Lester Larson at the Badger Lutheran Church. After their marriage the couple made their home in the Badger area. Betty Jean taught school in a one room school house and taught in the Fort Dodge Community School District. In her retirement Betty Jean was a substitute teacher, teaching until just two years ago. She loved cooking and baking for her kids and grandchildren. Her husband Lester, passed away on April 16, 2008.

Betty is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry (Robin) Larson of Fort Dodge and their son Erik; her daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy (Larry) Hall of Badger, and their children, Matthew, Ben and Molly; Kristi (Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael) Bruen of Humboldt, and their children, Joe, Emma and Anna; Rachel (Sean O’Leary) Larson of Naperville, IL, and their children, Connor and Sydney; two brothers, Gene (Ann) Person of Fort Dodge and Vernon Person of Dakota City; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; her parents; three brothers, Lester Person, Gaylen Pierson, and Dean Person.

Betty Jean Larson was an active member of the Badger Lutheran Church, serving on the church council, several church circles, chairperson of many church organizations, and taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the Swedish Club, Sons of Norway, Badger Lions, and was very involved with several area Bible study groups.

Betty Jean loved being with her family and having visitors to her home. Betty Jean especially treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren and will be truly missed by all.

Dr. Wafful was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on March 23, 1921 to Lloyd and Helen Wafful also of Fort Dodge. He attended Fort Dodge elementary schools and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High with the class of 1939. After graduation from high school he attended the University of Iowa at Iowa City for two years prior to enlisting in the United States Army in 1942. During World War II he served with the 383rd Infantry in the Southern Philippines as a dental technician, surgical assistant and field medic. He saw action in several battles including the landing on the Island of Leyte in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Bronze Arrow, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Two Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged on January 12, 1946 as a Tech 4.

Upon discharge from the Army he married Beverly J. Lutz, also of Fort Dodge, on January 27, 1946. He proceeded to complete the necessary college courses for entry to The Boyne School of Dental Science at the Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from Creighton University in 1952 and immediately opened his practice of Dentistry in Fort Dodge, Iowa where he continued to practice for 45 years before retiring in 1997.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, (Beverly) and his daughter Cynthia K. (Wafful) Whiting of Sioux City, Iowa, 2 grandsons, Todd M. Whiting of Monroe, North Carolina, and Michael S. Whiting of Euless, Texas and 6 great-grand children, Jaylin (8), Owen (7), Ella (5), Chase (2), Ava (2) and Livia (2). He is preceded in death by his brother Dr. Jack Cummings and his parents.

Dr. Wafful was a member of First Evangelical Free Church of Fort Dodge. He was also a Life-Member of the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental Association and the Webster County Dental Society. He will be forever remembered by those who knew and loved him as a faithful husband and father and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather.

Memorials in memory of Dr. Wafful may be made to The First Evangelical Free Church of Fort Dodge.

Cremation rites will be accorded at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services and memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Barbara is survived by her husband Robert, Fort Dodge; and a cousin Willis Reynolds, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Barbara Ruth Coons, the daughter of O. Glenn and C. Blanche (Decker) Coons, was born March 8, 1927 in Webster City. She graduated from Blairsburg High School in 1945 and from Iowa State Teachers College in 1947. On June 26, 1949, Barbara was united in marriage to Robert E. Hedberg in Blairsburg. Barbara received her B.S. degree from Drake University in 1972. She taught school in Dayton for five years and then in the Fort Dodge Public Schools at Riverside and Cooper Schools for 35 years before retiring in 1986.

Barbara was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, American Legion Auxiliary, Retired Teachers Association, AARP, several card clubs, American Legion Golf Club where she also served as a volunteer, the Fort Dodge Veterans Council and she was a life member of the DAV Auxiliary.

Memorials may be directed to the Fort Dodge Veterans Council.

The service honoring Cecelia’s life will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16, at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Allen Henderson officiating. Family interment services will be in Corpus Christi Cemetery. The visitation is from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Monday at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Memorials may be directed to the discretion of the family.

Cecelia is survived by her daughters, Mary Kapustka, Fort Dodge; Kathryn Douglass, Kansas City, Missouri; JoAnn Mitchell, Fort Dodge; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and her siblings, Frank Weiss, Topeka, Kansas; Veronica Ault, Fort Dodge; Gloria Larson, Badger; and Rosemary Weiss, Fort Dodge; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Maurice, her son William, her daughter Ellen and her parents.

Cecelia Martha Rosine Weiss, the daughter of Lewis and Lydia (Will) Weiss, was born January 1, 1916 in Fort Dodge. She graduated from Fort Dodge High School. Cecelia was employed with different businesses in Fort Dodge. In 1939, Ceceila was united in marriage to Maurice Mitchell in Vinton. She was a homemaker and raised her family. She was very active in volunteer work.

Cecelia was a lifelong and active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She enjoyed many social groups and was active with the Democrat Party. She also enjoyed quilting.

The service honoring Norma’s life will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Lyle Hansen officiating. Interment will be in North Lawn Cemetery. The visitation is Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Norma is survived by her children, Bill (Kay) Scharf, Roxie Scharf, Brad (Jann Anderson) Scharf, and Dee (Kent) Fors, all of Fort Dodge; and Sandi (Doug) Gangstead, Goldfield; grandchildren, Cody (Amber) and Logan Scharf, Mackenzie, Jacy and Neely Scharf, Hunter, Cierra and Chandler Fors, and Danae and Dustin (Mikaela) Gangstead; one great-grandchild due in June; sisters, ArdaBella Oppedahl, Humboldt; Phyllis Pressler, Minnesota; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Colleen (Roger) Smith, Duncombe; Bruce (Marcia) Scharf, Grimes; Dean (Alice) Scharf, Duncombe; Phyllis (Colin) Demery, Phoenix, AZ; and many nieces and nephews. Norma Jean was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Emmett Scharf, her daughter Michelle Scharf; and her parents.

Norma Jean Eileen Deppe, the daughter of Emil and Hazel (Kirchoff) Deppe, was born January 5, 1935 in Webster County, Iowa. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1954. On June 20, 1954, Norma Jean was united in marriage to Arthur Emmett Scharf at Bethel Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Dodge. For 53 years, Norma Jean was a floral designer and was employed with Highland Greenhouse, Becker’s and Flowers by Vernon.

Norma Jean was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where she was president of Ruth Circle, a member of the Ladies Aid, was a Sunday school teacher and member of the church choir. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting and made many blankets lovingly given to stillborn infants. Norma Jean and Arthur were foster parents for many years to many children. Norma Jean especially treasured time spent with her children, grandchildren, family members and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the discretion of the family.

Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, April 13th at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at the Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Fort Dodge.

She is survived by her husband Melvin Brooks; sons Doug (Mary Beth) Owenson of Dayton, Denny (Julie) Owenson of Dayton and Bruce (Pam) Owenson of Harcourt; stepsons Dave Brooks of Cedar Rapids, Phil (Diane) Brooks of Cedar Rapids; stepdaughter Karen (Larry) Beard of Lima, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; two brothers Marion Martin and Harold Martin both of Webster City; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Anna Martin; brothers, Thomas, Ernest and Duane; and sisters, Clarice and Ruth.

Joyce Ann Martin was born August 1, 1935 in Blairsburg. In 1953 she graduated from Jewell High School. She married Peter Owenson in 1953 and they later divorced. Joyce married Melvin Brooks in 1985 and they resided together in Fort Dodge. She worked at Globe Union, JC Penney and Younkers until shortly before her death. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching basketball, baking and gardening.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family or to the American Cancer Society.

Oliver is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Keefe of White Water, WI and Charlotte Schwartzhoff of Milwaukee, WI along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Winifred; brothers Kenneth, Charles, Jack and Donald and his sister Helen Wiltgen.

Oliver was born in Waukon, IA on April 11, 1928 to Frank and Winifred (Regan) Baxter. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 serving as a communication specialist in Germany. He later owned and operated “The Hub” men’s clothing store in Webster City with his brother Chuck, until his retirement in 1976. He was an avid reader, and also enjoyed watching the river from his picture window at his home in rural Webster City. He also loved cooking and baking.