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Carl Dexheimer Obituary
January 25, 1946 - November 5, 2024
Des Moines, Iowa - The world has lost a beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend on November 5, 2024 at 3:59 p.m., Carl Donald Dexheimer, passed away in West Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by his family. As a Vietnam Agent Orange victim, he suffered a massive stroke at the age of 50 and he has fought a long and courageous battle with Dementia and Parkinson's Disease.
Many who knew Carl, knew that he carried his heart on his sleeve and had always been deeply in love with his wife. On February 25, 1968 his world forever changed when he married the love of his life, Sheryl Irene Norton Dexheimer, in Columbus, GA.
Visitation will be 5 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Iles Westover Chapel, 6337 Hickman Road, Des Moines. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the funeral home, burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ilesCares.com.
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