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Joseph A. Schlichte, 91, of Dyersville died Thursday, September 22, 2011, at Oak Crest Manor, Dyersville. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2011, at the Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 5 p.m. and an American Legion service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery where military honors will be accorded. Rev. Noah Diehm will officiate. Joe was born on November 25, 1919, in Dyersville, IA the son of John B. and Anna (Willenbring) Schlichte. He married Germaine M. Olberding on October 7, 1941 in Dyersville, Iowa. Joe was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army from 1942-1944. He worked for the Dubuque Pack Co. for 27 years before retiring in 1982. Joe was a member of American Legion Post 137 for over 60 years, Knights of Columbus member and an usher at church. He enjoyed watching his grandkids play ball, spending time with friends, and playing cards. Joe always knew where everyone was because he memorized license plates. Sundays were spent with family, serving sausage and cheese, and gathering the family for dinner, drinks and cards. Surviving are his daughter, Lois (Roger) Klostermann of Dyersville, one son, Marvin (Mary) Schlichte of Cedar Rapids, IA; a son-in-law, Loras Rausch of Dyersville; 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; siblings: Bernard (Ardella) Schlichte of Edgewood, IA, Verna Klostermann of Dyersville, brothers and sisters-in-law: Gerald Olberding, Ray (Gen) Olberding, Delbert (Marge) Olberding, Donald (Darlene) Olberding, Eileen Olberding, Alma Schlichte-Willenborg and Mildred Schlichte. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Germaine, daughter, Linda Rausch, on May 30, 2003, siblings: Alvin Schlichte, Clarence (Julia) Schlichte, Elmer Schlichte, Lorraine (Mark) Pins, in-laws: Robert Olberding, Irma Olberding, Catherine Griffin, Mercedes (Gilbert) Singsank and Art Klostermann.
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