Rhieny Oeltjen, age 93, of Spring Valley died Thursday December 14, 2017 at Spring Valley Senior Living.
He was born January 22, 1924 in Grand Meadow, MN to William and Anna (Panzy) Oeltjen. He attended school through the 9th grade.
was united in marriage to Arlene R. Poldervaard at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA in 1954 and have lived in Spring Valley since then.
Rhiney worked for Freeman Construction for several years before driving truck for Ruan Transport for 20 years. After his time with Ruan he was employed by O'connell Excavating for many years as a mechanic and road grader until the age of 88.
He enjoyed cars, planes, traveling, playing with fireworks but most of spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 great-granddaughters and 6 brothers; Ray, Richard, Marvin, Dale, Edward and Billy and 3 sisters; Anna, Hilda and Ruthie.
Hindt Funeral Home.
Rhieny Oeltjen, age 93, of Spring Valley died Thursday December 14, 2017 at Spring Valley Senior Living.
He was born January 22, 1924 in Grand Meadow, MN to William and Anna (Panzy) Oeltjen. He attended school through the 9th grade.
was united in marriage to Arlene R. Poldervaard at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA in 1954 and have lived in Spring Valley since then.
Rhiney worked for Freeman Construction for several years before driving truck for Ruan Transport for 20 years. After his time with Ruan he was employed by O'connell Excavating for many years as a mechanic and road grader until the age of 88.
He enjoyed cars, planes, traveling, playing with fireworks but most of spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 great-granddaughters and 6 brothers; Ray, Richard, Marvin, Dale, Edward and Billy and 3 sisters; Anna, Hilda and Ruthie.
Hindt Funeral Home.
Family Members
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Raymond Henry Oeltjen
1919–1984
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Edwin Martin Oeltjen
1921–1986
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Anna S. Oeltjen
1926–1937
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William Henry Oeltjen
1928–2010
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Mary Lou Oeltjen Rathbun
1930–2023
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Hilda Lucille Oeltjen Haase
1931–2011
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Ruth Arlene Oeltjen Vrieze
1933–2016
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Richard Donald Oeltjen Sr
1935–2015
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Lavern Henry "Sleepy" Oeltjen
1936–2019
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Marvin Carl Oeltjen
1938–2014
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PFC Dale Gene Oeltjen
1944–2001
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