John P. Ondler, 69, died Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2011, by Rev. Del Bear, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., prior to the service on Saturday. Inurnment: 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 17, 2011 at Coggon Cemetery with military honors provided by Coggon American Legion Post #362.
John is survived by his children, Brian Ondler of Coggon, Joel (Cathy) Ondler of Cedar Rapids, Nettie Ondler of Marion, and Phillip (Taryn) Ondler of Cedar Rapids; 4 grandchildren, Jessie, Kayley, Travis and Ethan; a brother, Don (Debra) Ondler of Burley, Idaho, and extended family members, Brent Rowe and Joshua Andrews.
John was born March 20, 1942, the son of Ira (Doc) and Florence (Hinton) Ondler in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. John worked at Wilson Foods & Company in Cedar Rapids for 29 years. “Dad” loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, Nascar, and a cold beer with friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in John’s memory.
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