Angie, Tom, and family: I am thinking of all of you in this difficult journey of loss. Always know he will be in your hearts and on your minds forever. There's another bright star in the sky so he can watch over all of you. Take care.

Cheryl Dietiker
February 16, 2023

Dear Pat and McBride sweet family....my thoughts and prayers are with you at this overwhelming sad time...you were part of my life through Sacred Heart School and members of Sacred Heart Church...always loved your smiles and your beautiful marriage...you were certainly a great couple in the Oelwein community and John will be missed...memories will see you through this sad heartache because love lives on...God bless all....thinking of you with hugs...Vicki Warthan

Victoria Warthan
February 16, 2023

Pat, I was so sorry to hear of John's death this afternoon! May he be with God! May you/we be at peace! God walks with us in our sorrows and losses. God Bless! ML

Mary Lechtenberg
February 16, 2023

Dear Patty and family: Sending prayers and sympathy your way. We always enjoyed returning to Oelwein and attending Sacred Heart Mass as we always were greeted by the McBride’s. Always so helpful and always with a smile. John always asked about how the basketball team was going to be and showed such an interest in us. He will be missed by many. Strength to all during this difficult time. Love from Bellevue, Iowa. Jim & Linda Squiers

Jim & Linda Squiers
February 16, 2023

Dear Pat and family Shocked and sad about the loss of John. We did not know him well, but when we saw you two he was always so kind and friendly. You are in our thoughts and our prayers at this most difficult time. Love and prayers, Jim and Sue Berger

Jim and Sue Berger
February 16, 2023

Angie, Tom, Mitch, Katelyn, and Ashley; We are so sorry to hear of your Dad-Grandpa’s passing. We didn’t know John well, but did know you all were very close. We hope your memories will give you great comfort. He will always be alive in your hearts. Our prayers are with all of you at this time. Love you all

Larry and Sue Floreani
February 16, 2023

John was one of the nicest people we knew. He was always kind and friendly and warm. Our sympathy to your whole family at this very difficult time . Know we are keeping you all in our thoughts. The Aldrich family

Jane Aldrich
February 17, 2023

Pat and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. Everyone who knew John was blessed to experience his smile and friendly demeanor. He was a great guy, and will be missed by many.

Don & Dianne Frazer
February 17, 2023

Truly, one of the good guys is gone. Always a smile. A great laugh. A kind word. An amazing wife and children. A community supporter. A fabulous friend to so many. Surely, John will be missed.

Jim and Leann Mazziotti
February 19, 2023

We are so sorry to hear about John’s passing. As you know and will hear over and over again, John was soft spoken, kind, and always had a smile. He was such a good man. May peace replace your heartache and warmest memories remain. Big hugs from us.

Denise and Randy Plachecki
February 20, 2023

John gave me a friendly smile and a laugh every time I every time we ever met since the first time probably at Ed & Tom's Lounge at the VFW back in July 1973 when Iowa lowered the drinking age to 19 and the night I first started clearing tables!! Best wishes Pat--he was a good good man.

Jay Sieleman
March 22, 2023