Michael R. Oldfather
October 1, 1951 — July 9, 2010
Michael R. Oldfather, 58, of Cedar Rapids, went to his eternal home on July 9, 2010. He was born October 1, 1951, and was given Life in Volga, Iowa, in April, 1956. Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at River of Life Church, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Steve Irwin, with military honors. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ann; six children, Carrie, Jason (Azusa), Ryan R. (Trisha), Lisa (Ben), Chrissy (Curtis) and Charlie (Richelle); his mother, Mary Williams Oldfather; 13 grandchildren; sister, Janet Meyer; and five nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wally K. Oldfather on June 29, 2010.
Michael served his country with the United States Marines. On May 2, 1998, he married Joyce Ann Ghiotto, at the Manchester United Methodist Church. Michael was a member of the River of Life Church in Cedar Rapids.
Memorials may be made to River of Life Church or Autism Association of Cedar Rapids in memory of Michael.
Isaiah 26:12 – Lord, grant us peace all we have accomplished is really from you.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ann; six children, Carrie, Jason (Azusa), Ryan R. (Trisha), Lisa (Ben), Chrissy (Curtis) and Charlie (Richelle); his mother, Mary Williams Oldfather; 13 grandchildren; sister, Janet Meyer; and five nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wally K. Oldfather on June 29, 2010.
Michael served his country with the United States Marines. On May 2, 1998, he married Joyce Ann Ghiotto, at the Manchester United Methodist Church. Michael was a member of the River of Life Church in Cedar Rapids.
Memorials may be made to River of Life Church or Autism Association of Cedar Rapids in memory of Michael.
Isaiah 26:12 – Lord, grant us peace all we have accomplished is really from you.
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