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Otis Wayne Jarvis
Otis Wayne Jarvis
Cedar Rapids
On Oct. 28, 2022, Otis Wayne Jarvis, 89, went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his children, Vickie Klenk (Jarvis), Al (James) (Kathy), Steve (Suzi) and Mike (Cheryl); and his brother, Otto. He is also, survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death is his wife of 53 years, Judith (Kinkaid) Jarvis; son, Russell; his parents, James and Irene; brothers, Oris, Oren, Olen, Frank and Ron; and sister, Beulah.
He was born on May 26, 1933, in Troy,, Iowa and spent most of his life in the Troy area. He served in the U.S. Army. Then moved to the Cedar Rapids area. After retiring from Linkbelt/FMC, he moved back to the Troy area.
Many people have said Otis never met a stranger, everyone he met was a welcomed friend. Otis was a great role model. He left a positive impact on people wherever he went. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa and friend. Otis and Judy loved to travel and see the United States by RV in their retirement. He loved to tinker and learn, if he couldn't fix it, it wasn't broken. Among many of his hobbies, he taught himself to paint in retirement.
We will also miss his hand on our shoulder, his smile, humor, wit and words of wisdom. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
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