Casey Allen O’Brien

Casey Allen O’Brien

Marion

Casey Allen O’Brien,

41 of Marion, Iowa, took his life on October 8th, 2022.

Casey was just days away from his 42nd birthday.

Born October 17, 1980, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,

Casey was always full of wit, charm and charisma.

At an early age, Casey had a deep need to know how the world worked and would spend hours taking things apart and putting them back together.

Casey loved to “tinker” in his garage, creating and building. As a child, he spent hours at his grandpa’s workbench, helping and watching him work.

Casey was anchored by his close relationship with his grandparents. Graduating from Kennedy High School, class of 1998, Casey was a friend to many. His bond with his childhood friends lasted for a lifetime. He was devoted and loyal and would show up for his buddies without hesitation.

Casey wore many hats in his professional career. He excelled in the service industry as well as in the technical trades. He was a versatile worker who was never afraid to do the hard jobs. His work life was diverse, and he enjoyed building relationships with his coworkers. Casey thrived at trying new things and meeting new people until this world felt simply too much. He was kindhearted and introspective. He loved animals and nature. He was a great storyteller.

His witty humor and fluent sarcasm were second to none. We will forever cherish our many laughs together and Casey’s unique view of the world. Casey never met a stranger. He left his imprint on all who knew and loved him. He will forever be so very missed.

Casey is survived by his mother, Janet Herzberger (Mark), sister April Cowdin, nieces Kaylie Swayze-Weber (Brandon) and Lily Cowdin, nephew Luke Cowdin. Casey is survived by his father, Michael O’Brien (Mic), sister Chandler O’Brien, brother Aaron O’Brien and Grandmother Evelyn Langlas, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ardyce and William Lavern Lukehart, paternal grandparents, Earl O’Brien, Glen Langlas and his uncle, Allen Lukehart, who he adored.

In celebration of Casey’s life, the family asks that you would do one small thing for someone this month in remembrance of him.