Kevin Peter O'Brien
August 10, 1953 — September 15, 2016
Kevin Peter O’Brien, 63, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Services: Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, Iowa. Visitation: Monday, September 19, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Graveside service: 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery, Ryan, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma O’Brien of Marion; step-daughter, Stacie (Nick) Earle of Omaha, Nebraska; siblings, Mike (Kathy) O’Brien of Cedar Rapids, Dan (Kathy) O’Brien of Seneca, Kansas, Mary (Bob) Petersmith of Cedar Rapids, Shawn (Teresa) O’Brien, and Dennis (Sheryl) O’Brien, all of Springville; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved dogs, Joey and Nikki.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorrance and Dorothy; and sister, Theresa Chapel.
Kevin was born on August 10, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, son of Dorrance and Dorothy (Gaffney) O’Brien. He graduated from Washington High School in 1971. Kevin was an electrician, retiring from Esco Electric. He was a member of the IBEW Local #405. In his earlier years he was an exceptional fast pitch softball player. Kevin also enjoyed golfing, fishing, pheasant hunting, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family. He was very family oriented and had special bonds with his nieces, nephews, friends and his dogs. Kevin was an avid Hawkeye fan making sure he caught every Hawkeye game.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma O’Brien of Marion; step-daughter, Stacie (Nick) Earle of Omaha, Nebraska; siblings, Mike (Kathy) O’Brien of Cedar Rapids, Dan (Kathy) O’Brien of Seneca, Kansas, Mary (Bob) Petersmith of Cedar Rapids, Shawn (Teresa) O’Brien, and Dennis (Sheryl) O’Brien, all of Springville; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved dogs, Joey and Nikki.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorrance and Dorothy; and sister, Theresa Chapel.
Kevin was born on August 10, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, son of Dorrance and Dorothy (Gaffney) O’Brien. He graduated from Washington High School in 1971. Kevin was an electrician, retiring from Esco Electric. He was a member of the IBEW Local #405. In his earlier years he was an exceptional fast pitch softball player. Kevin also enjoyed golfing, fishing, pheasant hunting, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family. He was very family oriented and had special bonds with his nieces, nephews, friends and his dogs. Kevin was an avid Hawkeye fan making sure he caught every Hawkeye game.
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