Joseph "Joe" N. Merfeld, 95, of Cascade, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Cascade, Iowa surrounded by his family.

Friends and relatives of Joe may call from 9 to 11 a.m., on Monday, June 3, 2024, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, where services for Joe will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mark Osterhaus presiding.   Assisting Deacon will be Joseph Schockemoehl.    Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa with full military honors afforded by the Cascade American Legion Post# 528 accompanied by Tony Butterworth and Peyton Feldmann playing Taps.

He was born November 20, 1928, in Cascade, Iowa son of Joseph and Mary (Koob) Merfeld.  He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Cascade, Iowa, where he played baseball, basketball, and was a Golden Glove Boxer. On June 30, 1953, he was united in marriage to Dolores Leesekamp at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa.  She preceded him in death on January 17, 2019.

Joe was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War in the 1st Calvary.  He was employed by the City of Cascade, as Superintendent for 33 years.  He also farmed in the rural Cascade area.  Everyone knew Joe, he loved to scratch his lottery tickets and play Euchre.  He was an avid Hawkeye sports fan and enjoyed tinkering around on the farm.  Joe was a family man at heart enjoying his time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade, Iowa.  Joe was also a member of the Cascade American Legion Post# 528 and was a member of AA for more than 60 years.

He is survived by one daughter, Lisa Manternach of Monticello, IA; and three sons, Mark (Deb) Merfeld of Monticello, IA, Tim (Kim) Merfeld and Todd (Dana) Merfeld  both of Cascade, IA; 14 grandchildren, Tanya (Tim) Deutmeyer, Brooke Manternach-Kite, Paula (Jordan) Moats, Jake Manternach, Brandi (Heath) Keenlance, Melissa (Chris) Hanewicz, Tony (Sonu) Merfeld, Kiel (Emily) Merfeld, Mackenzie Cooper, Jamie Cooper, Allyson (Danny) Yanecek, Isaac Merfeld, Natalie Merfeld, and Eli Merfeld; 17 great grandchildren with one on the way; his two siblings, Annabelle Gudenkauf of Manchester, and Allen (Beverly) Merfeld of Rockford, IL; in-laws, Gladys Merfeld of Dubuque, Cheryl Merfeld of Garden Prairie, IL, and Gerri Merfeld of Benton Harbor, MI.

He is also preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jeffery in 1965; a daughter, Pamela in 2003; one great grandson, Matthew Keenlance; four brothers, Louie, Robert, Francis, and Carl (Peggy) Merfeld; three sisters, Theresa (Ralph) Drew, Mary Margaret (Lawrence) Ahlers, and Rosie Marie (Earl) Oswald; in-laws, Jerry Gudenkauf, Judy Merfeld, Irene (Melvin) Peiffer, and Betty (Bob) McMahon,

An online video may be viewed, and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reiff funeralhomeinc.com

The family of Joe would like to thank the staff of Riverbend Retirement, Accura Healthcare and Hospice of Dubuque for all the wonderful care given to Joe.