GABRIELSON, John Robert 'Bob' 1932 - 2015

GABRIELSON, CUNNINGHAM, BENSON, VAAGE, SAUER, HARRISON, ERDMANN, ROGERS, GREIMAN, WOODARD

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 10/1/2017 at 11:21:28

John Robert “Bob”, “Gabe” Gabrielson, 83, of Clear Lake, Iowa died Thursday July 30, 2015 at his home.

Due to his wishes he donated his body to the University of Iowa Anatomy Dept., Iowa City.

A celebration of his life service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake with Pastor Randy Vaage officiating. Family will greet friends with a time of sharing Friday, August 7, 2015 from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM at the Clear Lake Art Center, Clear Lake and then one hour before the service at the church. The family suggests memorials to John Robert Gabrielson memorial fund.

John was born January 15, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of John H. and Fae Marie (Cunningham) Gabrielson. He graduated from Des Moines Tech, Des Moines and then from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa with a B.S. Degree.

He taught school at Dike, North Polk, Stanhope and moved to Clear Lake in 1963 where he taught history until he retired in 1987. During his years of teaching he also coached girls and boys basketball, girls golf, girls softball, and taught drivers education. He also during his teaching years broadcasted games of Newman, Clear Lake and N.I.A.C.C. for KRIB.

John married Mary Benson May 19, 1956 in Dayton, Iowa and to this union three children were born who they enjoyed raising in Clear Lake. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

John was an avid Cubs fan, fisherman, sports fan and supporter of all things Clear Lake. He and Dianne enjoyed traveling, the arts, and their love for music.

John is survived by his three children Linda (Randy) Vaage, Clear Lake, Iowa, Lance (Tami) Gabrielson, Rochester, Minnesota and Lonnie (Karen) Gabrielson, Clear Lake, Iowa; eleven grandchildren Jenni (Matt) Sauer, Michele (Chad) Harrison, Jeff (Jeslynne) Vaage, Nicole (Steve) Erdmann, Steven Gabrielson, Curtis Rogers, Logan Rogers, Sierra Greiman, Alena Gabrielson, Alex Gabrielson and Roman Gabrielson; seven great-grandchildren; his close companion for over twenty years Dianne Woodard, Clear Lake, Iowa; one brother Jim Gabrielson, Hanover, Minnesota; sister-in-law Dee Gabrielson, Richardson, Texas and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Fae; his wife Mary in 1994 and his brother Don Gabrielson and sister-in-law Jorene Gabrielson.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa. 641-357-2193. ColonialChapels.com