MABIE, Robert 1920-2006

PERRIER, MABIE, MERRILL

Posted By: K. Kittleson
Date: 11/30/2008 at 16:58:44

Visitation:
4:00 PM - Sunday, August 20, 2006
Hauser Funeral Home
1205 South Main Street
Charles City, IA 50616

Service:
10:30 AM - Monday, August 21, 2006
Trinity United Methodist Chruch
601 Milwaukee Street
Charles City, IA 50616

Robert J. “Bob” Mabie, 86, of Charles City, died Thursday, August 17, 2006, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Bob Mabie was born August 9, 1920, at Colfax, the son of Oliver and Olampe (Perrier) Mabie. He graduated from Marshalltown High School and attended Grinnell College. During World War II Bob was a pilot in the Army Air Corps. Stationed in England, he was a highly decorated, proud member of the Fourth Fighter Group, the highest scoring U.S. Air Force group in World War II. Captain Mabie flew 82 missions in his P-51 Mustang.

He was united in marriage to Catherine Merrill on June 30, 1946, in Marshalltown. He was employed at Mills-Helmers for over 20 years and was a building inspector for Charles City from 1970 until retirement.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Midi’s group, and the United Methodist Men. Bob was active in the American Legion Post 174 and Noon Kiwanis. His interests included golfing, hunting, fishing, traveling, playing cards, bike riding and helping others. He will be remembered as a good friend, loving husband, remarkable father and grandfather.

Living family members include three daughters; Deborah Menke of Charles City, Linda (Russell) Wolff of Charles City, and Ann (Michael) McCartney of Scottsdale, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Rachel, Michael, Thomas, Eric, Alisha and Charles; three great grandchildren, Samantha, Emma and Jake; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Catherine, one brother, Raymond Mabie, and a sister, Edith Snyder.

The family requests that memorials be sent to Hospice of North Iowa, Charles City Satellite 1003 Gilbert Street Charles City, IA 50616 or to the Bob Mabie Memorial at Wildwood Park, 3157 Highway 18, Charles City, IA 50616

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