Carl F.Dolphin (1948-2021)

DOLPHIN, SUPPLE, OTTING

Posted By: Ken Wright
Date: 6/3/2021 at 17:23:39

Carl F. “Carlie” Dolphin, 72, of Cascade, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at MercyOne in Dubuque, Iowa.

The Family will greet friends from 9:30 to Noon, on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church Cascade, Iowa. The Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements. Anyone interested in sending memorials may send them to Reiff Funeral Home, Attention: Carl Dolphin Family at P.O. Box #430, Cascade, Iowa, 52033.

A Memorial Mass for Carlie will be held at 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Mark Osterhaus presiding. Burial will be held in the Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.

He was born on June 26, 1948 in Monticello, Iowa, son of James E. and Mildred (Supple) Dolphin. He was a graduate of Aquin High School in Cascade, Iowa. On September 27, 1969, he was united in marriage to Nancy Otting at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa. He worked at Modernfold in Dyersville, Iowa until his retirement.

Carlie was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He truly loved going to his grandchildren’s activities to cheer them on. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, where he enjoyed a competitive game and a cold beer. Carlie was an avid fan of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the Chicago Bears.

Carlie was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade, Iowa and the Knights of Columbus Council # 930.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Dolphin of Cascade, IA; three children, Wes (Lisa) Dolphin of Dubuque, IA, Amy (Ryan) Topping and Lori (Scott) Casey both of Cascade, IA; 8 grandchildren, Nick, Callie, and Jake Dolphin, Lilly and Tanner Topping, Quinn, Spencer, and Ethan Casey; one sister, Rosie Holmes of Cascade, IA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob Schwarzmann of McLean, VA, Gayle Dolphin, Steve (Cindy) Otting, Jeff (Linda) Otting all of Cascade, and Russ (Kay) Otting of Peosta, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Merlin (Rosene) Dolphin, Robert “Monk” Dolphin, and Donald “Donnie Jo” Dolphin; two sisters, Mary Agnes (Leo) Theisen and Leona Schwarzmann; brother-in-law, John “Popper” Otting; niece, Teri Koerperich; and nephew, Marty Dolphin.

You may view the Video Tribute and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com