the U.S. Army during the Korean War, serving in Germany. He was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed raising melons, hunting and playing cards. He was well known for his work ethic, generosity and kindness toward others. He was the original owner and operator of the Thirsty Camel in Conesville, a member of the Columbus Junction American Legion, Davenport Shrine, Columbus City Masonic Lodge No. 107, Ducks Unlimited, Conesville Yacht Club, Cedar Valley Hunting Club, Muscatine Moose Lodge, Louisa County KAABA Shrine, past vice president of the L Bar M Rodeo Association in Conesville and Orono Township Clerk for many years. He will be deeply missed by Linda Murphy of Conesville; his children, Douglas Everett and wife, Cindy, of Spring Hill, Florida; David Everett and wife, Marcia, of Conesville; Duane Everett and wife, Laura, of Leesburg, Florida; Connie Clark and husband, Danny, of Columbus Junction; Kathy Everett-Erickson and husband, Ed, of New Boston, Illinois; Karen Warnstaff and husband, Harlan, of Conesville; Cindy Austin and husband, Randy, of Wilton; Jeff Murphy of Columbus Junction; and Brian Murphy and wife, Dana, of Lee Summit, Missouri; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Joe, and wife, Lois, of Winfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Norma Everett; a sister, Helen Gartske; and two brothers, Edward and Dale.
Ralph J Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home
Muscatine, IA 52761
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