Oakley “Oakie” Bandy, 82, of Dubuque, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 31st, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury, Rd., Dubuque, and from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Friday, February 1st, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3200 Asbury Rd. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, February 1st, at St. Peter Lutheran Church with burial following at Linwood Cemetery.

Oakie was born on March 12, 1936 in Dubuque, the son of Donald and Iona Bandy. He married Donna (Daughetee) Bandy on June 22, 1957. They were happily married for 61 years. Together they have 3 children, Oakley, Kevin and Kelly.

Oakie was very mechanically inclined whether it was tinkering on projects or back in the day with his # 10 stock car that led him to many wins and great memories. Oakie proudly retired with over 30+ years as a maintenance mechanic from John Deere. He also had a strong passion for music and could be found playing and singing along side of his family and friends. He also enjoyed entertaining residents at nursing homes, shoppers at the local farmers market and other events in the community.

Oakie treasured the time he spent traveling to different destinations especially Florida with his devoted wife Donna, family, and friends and creating lasting memories.

Oakie and Donna loved spending time together and loved their Sunday drives and their walks in Eagle Point Park.

He was a good neighbor and friend and could be found putzing around the neighborhood on his tractor alongside his brother Dan.

His family, siblings, and friends is one of the biggest blessings he was so grateful for, he always showed overflowing love, kindness, patience, respect and he treasured the memories they made together. He very much enjoyed watching his family participate in activities and events, along with his wife you could say they were the proudest grandparents in the crowd. He was always there to support in good times and in bad with his positive outlook giving wise advice, teaching and challenging people to learn new things and always encouraging them to be their best selves.

Oakie had a unique ability to connect with every person he met and with his genuine personality and smile leaving a lasting impression and would end in turning strangers into friends. His gentle strength, sincerity, and genuine nature were one of a kind and a treasure to every life he touched.

Oakie left behind to carry on his legacy to his children, Oakley (Cindy) Bandy Jr., Kevin (Brenda) Bandy, and Kelly (Eugene) Hingtgen; 13 grandchildren, Shelley, Carrie, Alisha, Betsy, Abbey, Justin, Brittany, Oakley, Tyler, Cassie, Emily, Alaytra, and Evan; 21 great grandchildren. His sibling, Dan (Sue) Bandy, in-laws – Larry Daughetee, Ruthie (Dave) Jarrard, in-laws -, and Grace Daughetee.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Donna Bandy, parents Donald and Iona Bandy, siblings and their spouses Sue (Larry) Hurst, Don (Connie) Bandy, father and mother in law Lyle & Ruth (Sear) Daughetee, in-laws and their spouses – Luella (LaVern) Pickel; Mickey (Vince) Troy; Joey (Elmer) Pickel, Lyle Daughetee and Jane Daughetee ; great grandchildren, Jeffrey and Angel.

Memorials may be made to the Oakie Bandy Memorial Fund. The family would like to thank all the caregivers and friends over the years.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hskfh.com