Adam Carl Ledesma

Adam C. Ledesma, 29, of Oelwein, Iowa died on Tuesday afternoon, August 28, 2012 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein, Iowa, with Rev. Paul C. McManus officiating.
Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, September 3, 2012 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, Iowa where there will be a Parish Scripture Service at 7:30 P.M.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Fund has been established in his name.

Adam Carl Ledesma was born January 31, 1983 at Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Thomas John and Theresa Anne (Tressler) Ledesma. In 2001, he graduated from Oelwein Community High School. Adam then received a degree in police science from Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. He was currently working at Avalon Tire and Service Center in Oelwein. Adam was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein. Adam enjoyed spending time with his son, family, friends, cooking, hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles--especially his Dad's Harley. In death, Adam has given the "gift of life" in donating life-saving organs for transplant.

Adam is survived by his Son, Ayden Ledesma of West Union, Iowa;
Parents, Tom and Terri Ledesma of Oelwein, Iowa;
2 Sisters, Mikeala (Kenny) Marmelo of Hubert, North Carolina and
Brianne Ledesma (Chad Davis) of Oelwein, Iowa;
2 Nieces, Emma and Sophia Marmelo of Hubert, North Carolina;
Fiancee, Leann Carmody of West Union, Iowa;
Leann's Daughter, Lexi Carmody of West Union, Iowa;
Paternal Grandmother, Consuelo "Connie" Ledesma of Oelwein, Iowa; and
Aunts; Uncles; and Cousins.

He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Carl and Delpha Tressler; Paternal Grandfather, Felipe Ledesma; and Maternal Great Grandparents, Art and Hilda Harris.