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Gary Louis Obadal
Gary Louis Obadal
North Liberty
Gary Louis Obadal, 65, of North Liberty, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at UIHC surrounded by his family.
Celebration of Life services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids. Burial will be held in Blain Cemetery near Swisher. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday after 10 a.m. at the chapel.
Gary was born Feb. 15, 1957, in Waterloo, the son of Ernest Louis and Eldora Edna (Staley) Obadal. During his working career, he spent time farming, working at FMC and retired as a correctional officer from IMCC Oakdale. He was a member of Bicyclists of Iowa City and participated in RAGBRAI for many years. Gary enjoyed his time outside working on his skid loader and mowing. He was an honest, loyal, hard working friend willing to lend a hand to anyone. Gary always had a big smile and a kind heart. He will be deeply missed by those that knew and loved him.
Gary is survived by his mother, Eldora Rathje; sons, Jeffrey (Sheena) and Louis; grandson, Ronan Moffit; significant other, Elaine Claude; siblings, Darrel (Cheri) Obadal, Cheryl Skala, Carol Obadal (Terry Stammeyer) and David Obadal; as well as his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; stepmother, Barb; and nephew, Jamie Jones.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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