Everett Bloyer

Everett D. Bloyer, age 84, of Arthur, Iowa died Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt, Iowa.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 28, 2003 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Schaller with military rites by the Schaller V.F. W. Post 4704. Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt is in charge of the arrangements.

Friends may call at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt on Thursday, November 27, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., where the family will be present. There will be a vigil service at 7:30 p.m.

Everett Bloyer was born on October 6, 1919 in Schaller, Iowa, to Guy and Marie (Corderman) Bloyer. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and was a member at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Schaller until he moved, when he became a member of St. Martin’s in Odebolt. He attended country school near Schaller and then graduated from Schaller High School in 1936. Everett lived all but 7 years of his life in the Schaller community.

Following his 18th birthday, Everett enlisted in the United States Army. Following the end of World War II, he continued in the active reserve before retiring with the rank of Major after 21 years of service to his country. At the end of his active tour of duty, Everett returned to Schaller to work for the City of Schaller. Following that, he purchased a portable mill, grinding grain for area farmers. Everett was then employed by Schaller Consolidated Popcorn Company as an Outside Foreman at their plant until his retirement at age 65.

On September 4, 1943, Everett was united in marriage to Joan Sippel at the Silver Chapel in Fort McClellan at Aniston, Alabama. They recently celebrated 60 years together. Six children blessed their union. Everett was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and cherished the time he spent with his family. He was loved and will be missed daily.

Everett was an accomplished organist after learning to play during his teen years. He derived great pleasure from music, whether playing or listening to it. He started his first band in high school, which was made up of family members. The band played for a variety of occasions in countless towns for many years, but Everett particularly enjoyed playing for nursing home residents. He was also organist for St. Joseph’s Church in Schaller for many years.

Everett was a Scout Master for many years. He enjoyed camping and traveling. He especially liked to travel to Arizona in the winter months. Everett was an avid gardener who was grew prize-winning roses. As a member of the Schaller Park Board, he carefully tended all the rose and flower beds in thee town park. Everett liked people and derived great pleasure from time spent with his broad circle of friends.

Survivors include his wife, Joan of Arthur; two sons: Dwain and wife Sharon Bloyer of Ft. Collins, CO and Richard and wife Kay Bloyer of Odebolt, IA; three daughters: Sharon and husband Dennis Johnson of Anthon, IA, Lorraine and husband Robert Stagner of Holly Springs, NC, and Nancy Johnston of Jeannette, PA; his brother Ralph and wife Daphine Bloyer of Crystal River, FL; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his aunt Velma Rodman of Sac City and many extended family and friends.

Preceding Everett in death were his parents, his son William (Bill), his brothers Raymond and Vaughn, his sister Lois, and his daughter-in-law Cathy Bloyer.