Jeff O'Hare

Jeff L. O'Hare, 60, of Waukon, IA, died Thursday, June 6, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 11th, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 9:00 AM until the time of services Tuesday at church. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.

Jeffrey Lee O'Hare was born in Waukon, IA, on June 30, 1963, the son of Raphael "Ray" and Karen (Spiegler) O'Hare. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon and graduated from Waukon High School in 1983. Throughout his life, Jeff worked for his parents at Mahoney's Tavern and Ray's Bar and Grill as well as at Cynda's Westside Cafe and Jet's Cafe.

Jeff was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He was an avid sports fan of the Waukon Indians, Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs, and Minnesota Vikings. Jeff loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed riding his moped around town.

Survivors include his mother Karen O'Hare of Waukon; his siblings: Kevin (Pam) O'Hare of Kansas City, MO, Brenda (Andy) Howard of Ankeny, IA, Brad (Susan) O'Hare of Waukon, and Amy (Bryce) Phelps of Chester, IA; his nieces and nephews: McKayla (Bryce) Dahlstrom, Harley (Jaedyn Lensing) O'Hare, Greyson Sanderson, Bryce Berg, and Creighton O'Hare; and his great-nieces and nephews: Brayden, Bradley, and Maelynn Dahlstrom; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father.

Honorary casketbearers are Maelynn, Bradley, and Brayden Dahlstrom, Creighton O'Hare, Bryce Berg, and Greyson Sanderson, and his co-workers from Jet's Café. Casketbearers are Kevin, Brad, and Harley O'Hare, McKayla Dahlstrom, Andy Howard, and Bryce Phelps.