Steven Jay Oakley
December 2, 1923 — April 19, 2014
Steven Jay Oakley, 90, of Marion, died Saturday, April 19, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, Marion, by Rev. Mike Morgan. The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Virginia; four children, Nick (Ann) Oakley of Omaha, NE, Virginia Oakley of Seattle, WA, Darlene Powers of Milford, IA, and Tierney (Randy) Benesh of Marion; six grandchildren, Luke Oakley, Zack Oakley, Jennifer Horner, Kira Powers, Craig Hartle and Brett Hartle; and one great-granddaughter, Charlotte Horner.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and ten brothers and sisters.
Steve was born on December 2, 1923, in Marion, the son of George and Minnie (Grishaber) Oakley. On September 9, 1950, he was united in marriage to Virginia Eden in Iowa City. Steve was a sales engineer and worked at Globe Machinery and Newell Electric. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion. Steve enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was a lifelong and dedicated Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan. He was a member, and former Commander of the American Legion in Marion.
Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Marion at: 1298 7th Avenue, Marion, IA 52302 or the Marion American Legion Post 298 at: 625 31st Street, Marion, IA 52302.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Virginia; four children, Nick (Ann) Oakley of Omaha, NE, Virginia Oakley of Seattle, WA, Darlene Powers of Milford, IA, and Tierney (Randy) Benesh of Marion; six grandchildren, Luke Oakley, Zack Oakley, Jennifer Horner, Kira Powers, Craig Hartle and Brett Hartle; and one great-granddaughter, Charlotte Horner.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and ten brothers and sisters.
Steve was born on December 2, 1923, in Marion, the son of George and Minnie (Grishaber) Oakley. On September 9, 1950, he was united in marriage to Virginia Eden in Iowa City. Steve was a sales engineer and worked at Globe Machinery and Newell Electric. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion. Steve enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was a lifelong and dedicated Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan. He was a member, and former Commander of the American Legion in Marion.
Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Marion at: 1298 7th Avenue, Marion, IA 52302 or the Marion American Legion Post 298 at: 625 31st Street, Marion, IA 52302.
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