Alfred James Michels

Alfred J. Michels, 88, of Hazleton, Iowa, died on Tuesday morning, August 10, 2010 at the Buchanan Co. Health Center in Independence.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10 A.M. Friday, August 13, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein with Rev. Harry Koelker officiating.
Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein.
Parish Scripture Service: 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home
4th Degree Knights of Columbus Rosary: 8:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Interment: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Hazleton, Iowa.
Military Graveside Rites by the Oelwein American Legion Ross Reid Post #9.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Alfred James Michels was born on May 24, 1922 at rural Stanley, Iowa, the son of William E. & Alma Mary (Van Vooren) Michels. He graduated from Stanley High School in 1939 and attended the University of Iowa at Iowa City. Alfred served as a staff sergeant in the U. S. Army during W.W. II. Alfred was united in marriage to Irene Catherine Sachtschale on August 12, 1947 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hazleton. He worked at Wapsie Valley Feed Company and then Walnut Grove Products of Independence for 38 1/2 years, retiring in 1986.
Alfred was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein Knights of Columbus Council #1168, Fr. Paul J. LaValette 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly #1853 and the Oelwein American Legion Ross Reid Post #9.

Alfred is survived by his Daughter: Jane (Mike) Green of Bevier, Missouri;
Son: Don (Cathy) Michels of Waterloo;
4 Grandchildren: Jim Nabholz of Mayo, Florida,
Debra Nabholz of Mayo, Florida,
Chris Michels of Fairbank &
Philip Michels of Denver;
8 Great Grandchildren: Carmen, Justin & Joshua Nabholz,
Rylee, Carter, Mason, Kiara & Libby Michels and a
Brother: Raymond (Lorraine) Michels of Stanley.

He is preceded in death by his parents and wife: Irene on December 21, 1998.