John Merle Osterholtz, 80, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.
He was born on June 18, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to Jack and Erna (Abrolat) Osterholtz. He was the 3rd generation owner and operated Hawkeye Bindery in Des Moines. He married Darlene Chebuhar on April 10, 1987 and lived in northern Minnesota for 25 years before settling back in the Des Moines Area.
John is survived by his step-son, Ken (Carol) Chebuhar; two granddaughters, Kelsey Chebuhar and Megan Chebuhar; sister Emily (Larry) Helseth, and nephew Todd Frederick.
A private family burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.