John Oler

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Residing In:	Ankeny, IA USA

Spouse/Partner:	Ellen Carbarnes

Occupation:	Retired 2017

Children:	Zachary Oler born 1986 Jennie Oler, born 1989

Grandchildren

Grandchildren Names and Ages: John born 2013, Grace born 2015, Izzy born 2017

School Story:

I am not sure I have much of a school story. I liked to go to football and basketball games. I was fortunate to have many good friends and acquaintances at Roosevelt. I worked at the Grand Ave Pizza Hut starting in my Junior year. A lot of people know me from there.

One time I got a call from a class mate from the 1972 class. They were having their 30th reunion at the time so 2002. She said stop on over. So I did. It was a fantastic. It was as if I had been in that class too.

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I went to Grand View College for 2 years then the University of Iowa for 2 more. I lived in Iowa City until 1977. I moved to Greeley, Severance and Fort Collins, Colorado in 1977-78-79 then came back to DM in late 1979. In 1981 I bought Beggar's Banquet on University and ran it for 2 years. Then I got married and moved back to Colorado. I lived in Boulder, Co for 4 years. We moved back to Des Moines in 1987. I have been in the IT business since 1984 when I started with IBM.

On Feb 3, 2017 I retired from The Retail Computer Group after 7 years. I had been doing the same computer support work for 19 years for 4 different companies. Retail Computer being the last.

In 2018 I started working for Piney Ridge Greenhouse each spring from March to early June. My long time friends are owners.

Ellen and I will have been married 39 years on Sept 4, 2022. Each year we mark the "day I first ran into you" in October 1981. So this October it's 41 years.

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Jan 09, 2025 at 8:54 AM

So I don't forget....Happy Birthday coming up. Rock on.

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Dec 18, 2024 at 1:38 PM

I see you are getting older on Dec 21...shortest day. Make the most of it. Suit up for another orbit. Happy Birthday.

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Nov 20, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Andy Happy Birthday. Suit up for the next orbit. Just celebrated my 72nd on Nov 3. Also it was Nice to see you at the Fair this summer.

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Jun 17, 2024 at 11:17 AM

Rock on Steve. You are already on the Space Force so I need not say suit up for the next orbit of the sun.

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May 13, 2024 at 2:11 PM

Suit up for another trip around the sun...Enjoy the day. Golfing in central Iowa is wet today. Our drought is all but over.

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May 01, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Suit up for the next orbit of the sun. Happy Day!

John Oler has left an In Memory comment for his Profile.

Apr 24, 2024 at 10:29 AM

I remember Craig used to come over to my restaurant Beggars Banquet in the early 1980s. We had some good conversations. We laugh at the stuff we did in high school, talk about our current jobs and generally enjoy each others company. I learned at that time he was intricately involved in his family business. I am always glad when I can interact with former classmates. It was a joy to see Craig back then. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

John Oler has left an In Memory comment for Philip Boxwell.

Jan 22, 2024 at 11:45 AM

I recall Phil from Little League days. He was either on my team at one time or played on one of my dad's teams. Either way I recall Phil was a good baseball player. He might have pitched but I am not sure. So reading of his lack of enthusiasm for PE except for ping pong was news. Larry that was a great tribute to Phil. Thanks.

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Jan 12, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Yikes Margee it is that time of year again. Happy Birthday. It looks like I never answered your reply last year. I am doing well. I joined the 71 club back in November. Funny thing about this age and beyond....I never imagined being this old. Not that I thought I'd not be around rather I just never thought about what it might be like. Now I know. Years ago I saw you at Sundown watching your son ski. Hope he is still out there shreding the slopes. I just got done skiing 5 days in Coloraodo. Working this old body. Again happy birthday in a couple days. I like to say congratulations on another orbit and suit up for the next. PS: Are you still teaching at UI?

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Jun 17, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Happy Birthday. Enjoy the 7 OH.

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May 20, 2023 at 9:21 AM

Paint the town beige Paula. Gear up for that next orbit of the sun. Have a great day.

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May 07, 2023 at 2:38 PM

Bob you are joining that seven OH club. Enjoy the day. (Actually my son's b-day too)

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Apr 27, 2023 at 8:17 AM

I see you are having a birthday in a couple days so Happy Birthday in advance. I like to say...gear up for another trip around the sun. BTW: Good to see you at the store the other day.

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Nov 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Happy Birthday. Beginning another trip around the sun.

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