Alf Oswald

Alf Oswald, 79, passed away February 10, 2008 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the 10:00am funeral service on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ankeny, Iowa. Burial to follow at the Clear Lake Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

Alf, the youngest child of Martha and Sigvart Oswald, was born May 4, 1928 on a farm in Elmore, Minnesota. The family moved to rural Ventura, Iowa where Alf attended school before enrolling at Waldorf College. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June 1951 serving 8 years, 4 of which were in communications.
Alf married Donna Peterson on June 7, 1958 and made their home in Clear Lake and Mason City before moving to Ankeny in 2000. Alf worked for 23 years at Allied Mills Feed.
Alf is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Donna; daughter, Dr. Kim Oswald and her husband, Jason Douglas of Ankeny; sisters, Jennie Baker and Inga Nordaas; sister-in-law, June Oswald; and many dear nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Swen in WWII and Gordon; brothers-in-law, Chad Baker and Swen Nordaas.
Alf leaves precious memories as a loving father and a devoted friend who loved and served his Lord. His compassion and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ankeny, Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa or the Iowa Heart Foundation in West Des Moines, Iowa.

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