In Loving Memory
Michael "Mike" Van Oosbree
November 17, 1959 - December 23, 2022

VISITATION
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Holy Family Catholic Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Chris Van Oosbree

CONCELEBRANTS
Rev. Bill Schreiber
Liam Hoare, sP

INTERMENT
St. John's Catholic Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Michael William Van Oosbree, son of Chris J. and Mary Margaret (Rielly) Van Oosbree, was born November 17, 1959 in Emmetsburg, Iowa.  Mike began his education at Emmetsburg Catholic School and at the beginning of third grade he attended Emmetsburg public school, graduating from Emmetsburg High School in 1979.  While in high school, Mike wrestled,  played baseball and football.  He was selected to play in the Shrine Bowl for football and the East/West Dual for wrestling.

Following high school Mike attended the University of Northern Iowa, where he wrestled and earned a Bachelors Degree in Education.  He taught and coached and also had his certification as an umpire and a referee which he utilized throughout the area for several years.  After leaving the teaching profession, Mike moved to Algona where he laid carpet and did flooring installation.  He later lived in Emmetsburg, Sioux City and South Dakota before returning to Emmetsburg due to health reasons.

Mike was married to Portlind Albright and they were blessed with three children, Dylan, Tessa and Michael. He was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg and the Knights of Columbus in both Algona and Emmetsburg.  He was also a member of Pheasants Forever and the Whittemore Sons of the American Legion. Mike enjoyed following sporting events and loved family get togethers.

Mike passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Spencer  Municipal Hospital at the age of 63.  He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Joseph Van Oosbree; his parents, Chris and Mary Van Oosbree; and a sister-in-law, Helen Van Oosbree.

He is survived by his children, Dylan (Bong) Van Oosbree of Carlisle, Iowa, Tessa Simpson of Bondurant, Iowa and Michael Van Oosbree of Bondurant, Iowa seven grandchildren, Isabella, Grace, Truman and Harrison Van Oosbree, Abby, Ellie, and Jay Simpson; his siblings, Jim (Deb) Van Oosbree of Rochester, Minnesota, Mary Therese Morley of Omaha, Nebraska, John (Jackie) Van Oosbree of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Jerry (Judy) Van Oosbree of Adams, Minnesota, Tom (Jennifer) Van Oosbree of Madison, Wisconsin,  Patricia (Kathy) Van Oosbree of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Fr. Chris Van Oosbree of St. Louis, Missouri, David (Katie) Van Oosbree of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Mark (Jeanne) Van Oosbree of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Paul (Vicky) Van Oosbree of Independence, Missouri, and Cathy (Kevin) Twait of Manson, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home