Joseph Austin O'Malley

Joseph O'Malley, age 67, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Joseph Austin Oâ€™Malley was born April 28, 1946 in Storm Lake, Iowa the son of Joseph and Lucille (Green) Oâ€™Malley. He was baptized, confirmed and received 1st Communion at St. Maryâ€™s Catholic Church in Storm Lake where he remained a lifelong member. Growing up, Joe attended grade school at Sulpher Springs and later graduated from Storm Lake St. Maryâ€™s in 1964. Following high school graduation, Joe attended Buena Vista College where he graduated with a Business Degree in 1969. On June 19, 1971, Joe was united in marriage to Judy Marie Peters at St. Patrickâ€™s Church in Oâ€™Neill, Nebraska. Together, they were blessed with six children: Mary Ann, Jean, Tim, Megan, Ann, and Bridget. Joe was the owner and operator of Oâ€™Malleyâ€™s Soft Water in Storm Lake for many years. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He cherished making memories with his family and enjoyed interacting with his grandchildren. His morning routine included going to Hamilton Law Firm to check in with the boys, going to Seiler Plumbing for donuts and to check in with more boys, and then going home to check in with Judy, and an occasional â€œbearcatâ€ of a job. Joe enjoyed going to the flea market in Okoboji and Chevy Dealerships, especially Fitzpatrickâ€™s. He often went to his office, aka Puffs. Joe was an avid sports fan and loved Notre Dame Football and Chicago Cubs Baseball. He also enjoyed attending Storm Lake and Buena Vista Ballgames. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Judy Oâ€™Malley of Storm Lake, Iowa; children: Mary Ann Oâ€™Malley of Aurelia, Iowa; Jean (Jamie) Knapp of Storm Lake, Iowa; Tim (Deb) Oâ€™Malley of Clay, New York; Megan (Matt) Richardson of Storm Lake, Iowa; Ann (Danay) Bouaphakeo of Bennington, Nebraska; Bridget (Ben) Skibsted of Zumbro Falls, Minnesota; grandchildren: Emily, Grace, and Ellie DePuma of Aurelia, Iowa; Michael, Austin and Natalie Knapp of Storm Lake, Iowa; Katherine and Abigail Oâ€™Malley of Clay, New York; Luke, Cole and Emma Richardson of Storm Lake, Iowa; Ben and Ty Bouaphakeo of Bennington, Nebraska; Madelyn and Lucy Skibsted of Zumbro Falls, Minnesota; sister, Mary Ann (Jim) Black of Ames, Iowa; extended family and many friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lucille Oâ€™Malley and one brother, Austin Oâ€™Malley. â€œDrop kick me Jesus through the goal posts of life.â€ (one of Joeâ€™s favorite quotes)

Joseph Austin O'Malley

April 28, 1946 - July 23, 2013