Memorial
Hartzell “Ollie” E. Oliphant, 96, a long time resident Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 at the VA Hospital in San Antonio Texas. Friends may call on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 1st at 10:30 AM at Kenwood Park UMC with Rev. Michael Metz officiating. Burial will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors.
Hartzell “Ollie” Eldon Oliphant was born on May 16, 1918 to Fred and Birdie Trimble Oliphant in Toddville, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Marjorie “Marge” James on April 6, 1946 in Cresco. Ollie proudly served in the Pacific in the US Army (37th Artillery) during WWII. He was employed at Rockwell as a mechanical inspector for many years. Ollie was a member of Kenwood Park United Methodist Church, VFW 1, 639 Masonic Lodge, and the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed travel, music, and family activities.
He is survived by his children, Janice Oliphant of San Antonio, TX; and Larry (Debbie) Oliphant of Muskego, WI; grandchildren, Jana, Kari, Nathan, Alex, Jeremy, Delaine and Justin; great grandchildren, Michael, Christian, Alaina, Noah, Alexa, Kaedyn, Morgan, Edwin, Hudson, and Delphine; great-great granddaughter Brooke; sisters Fonda, Bonnie, Linda, and Judy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marjorie; one great grandchild; brother Laverne, and sisters Opal and Betty.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to a hospice facility or charity of the donor’s choice.