John F. Oberender, Jr.
May 31, 2013
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John F. Oberender, Jr., passed away on May 31, 2013 at 73 years old. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, from 6 to 8 pm, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA, with the funeral service on Thursday, June 6 at 10:00 am, at New Hope Assembly of God, 6800 Townsend Avenue in Urbandale, IA. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
John was born on a kitchen table during a snowstorm in Des Moines, IA on January 17, 1940 to Jennie (Stedman) and John F. Oberender. He was one of 6 children, including sisters, Ruby J. Oberender, Jane Graves, and Pennie Bland all of Des Moines, Mindi McCollough of Colorado, and brother, Don Stedman of Hawaii.
John graduated from Tech High School in Des Moines in 1958 while working as a meat cutter at Resins Grocery. He began his career at Rock Island Railroad as a brakeman on freight trains and then as a conductor on passenger trains. Later, John worked as a building engineer for Valley National Bank and then Glen Oaks Country Club until his retirement in 2009.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon; daughter, Michelle (Josh) Erickson; son, Mike (Beth) Oberender; grandchildren, Ashlee and Brianna Erickson, Benjamin, Jacob, Samuel and Daniel Oberender. John was preceded in death by his parents; and son, John Michael.
Memorial contributions may be directed to New Hope Assembly of God.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Nola & Randy Watson
06/06/2013
Mike & family - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tamie Swah
06/04/2013
Johnny was the best uncle a girl could ever wish for! Growing up, I remember going to Sharon and Johnny's and having the best time playing peanuts or even just sitting around talking and laughing. Johnny was truly the nicest man I have ever known! Even though it breaks my heart that I can't make it to the funeral, I am so thankful I took the time to go visit a Thanksgiving ago and to be able to spend some time with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon, Mike and Michelle during this very difficult time! I love you guys!!!!
Tamie
Dave and Evie Klampe
06/04/2013
Best neighbors we've ever had! I loved the way John would stop what he was doing to smile and wave any time we drove by. After visiting with Sharon we now know that, he was the one putting our trash can back while we were still at work. :) We love you both and we'll be praying for you, Sharon. Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything we can do for you my sweet friend. Love Hugs and, Blessings from Heaven over you and your family during this time.