William Dewayne Obermann

William DeWayne Obermann, 92, passed peacefully in his sleep on the morning of June 25, 2024 in Mediapolis, Iowa. Bill was born on March 9, 1932 to Alfred (Skinny) Obermann and Meta (Hollingsworth) Obermann in Yarmouth, Iowa on a farm where he worked and broke horses. He married Rosella Jane Massner on August 24, 1951 and had 3 children.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, his siblings Ruth Schnupper, Helen Berkshire and Bob Obermann, his wife Rosie, a granddaughter Erin Obermann and a great grandson, Esco Obermann. He is survived by his brother Gene (Gladys) Oberman; children; Kent (Deb) Obermann, Kim (Stan) Hull, Greg (Kathy) Obermann; his grandchildren Cari (Aaron) Sands, Erika (Jake Noll) Salek, Jaime (Brian) Venn, Lindy Salek, Kile (Andrea) Salek, Mehgan (Toby) Castor, Jordan (Annie) Obermann, Maggie Obermann, and step grandkids Ben and Becky Hull; and his great grandkids; Sam and Willa Sands, Kadin Salek, Ruby and Hattie Salek, Maya and Aiden Castor, and Ryne, Raef and Evan Obermann and step grandchildren Lynnely and Max Hull.

Bill will be remembered for his deep love of his faith and his family. He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church. He worked a variety of jobs including school bus driver, owner of a dry-cleaning business and was an insurance salesman. He was a lifelong learner, a lover of books, a singer, a handball champion, a talker but also a listener. He had a firm handshake. He loved to have deep conversations and to ask thought provoking questions. He loved challenging people and wanted nothing more than for people to succeed. His legacy will be the way he gave generously of his time, how he spoke to people and made them feel seen. He loved people for who they were and yet saw and encouraged the potential of who they could become. Bill saw possibility in every opportunity. He gave his loved ones a sense of belonging. He was quick to express his love and pride in his family. You need not question that you were loved by him. Bill never knew a stranger. If when you get to heaven you are met by all of the people whose lives you have touched, his line will be long.

Visitation will be held Friday June 28th from 12- 7 with the family receiving friends from 5 -7pm at Prugh Funeral Service (3940 Division Street) in Burlington.  The funeral will be Saturday June 29th at 11am, with a short viewing from 10- 10:45am at the Burlington Apostolic Christian Church (10995 115th Ave).  Bill will be laid to rest at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Des Moines County, IA.

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