DOBLE, George R. (1915-2002)

DOBLE, USHER, HOLLATZ, GREIMAN, HOMANN, STROMER, KATTER, BAKKEN, GADBAW, OLSON, BAKER, SWANSON, WELCH

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 2/19/2023 at 21:23:13

George R. Doble

George R. Doble, 86, of Garner died Sat., August 3, 2002 at the Concord Care Center, Garner.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert Bronson officiating. Music was provided by organist, Beverly Cataldo who accompanied soloist, Doug Hayes and congregational hymns. Special music was provided by George's granddaughters. Ushers were Fred Weiss and Al Voss.

Honorary bearers were Angie Homann, Nikki Katter, Sara Bakken, Misty Doble, Lori Doble, Amanda Doble, Megan Doble, Staci Doble and Jasmine Doble.

Casket bearers were Ed Greiman, Brian Doble, Matt Greiman, Dave Homann, Nathan Doble, Jamie Stromer and Brandon Stromer.

Interment was in Concord Township Cemetery with full military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

George Raymond Doble, the son of Forrest and Emily (Usher) Doble, was born September 25, 1915 on a farm near Rice, Minn. He was a part of a family of seven brothers and five sisters. He attended schools near Parkers Prairie and Joy, Minn. When he was 18 years old he worked for the Bell Telephone Company in Duluth, Minn and later drove semi from Belvidere, Ill. to Chicago. In 1936, he came to Iowa to work as a hired man on a farm in the Garner area.

In March of 1941, he was drafted into the army and had basic training in Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. and Camp Claiborne, La. In February of 1942, he left for active duty in WW II in England, Africa and Italy. George served 31 months in the European Theater with the 34th Division Signal Corp Red Bull Division 5th Army. While on furlough, he married Elvira Hollatz on September 12, 1944 in Belvidere, Ill. He was honorably discharged from the army in August of 1945.

In March of 1946, they started farming northeast of Garner and in 1957 continued farming near Klemme. In 1960, they purchased the Sport Bowl in Garner and moved into town. The family continued to operate the bowling alley until 1982. During this time, George also drove school bus for the Garner-Hayfield School District. After semi-retiring in 1984, he drove a mail route for five years. George and Elvira were camping enthusiasts and took many camping vacations. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, sports, having coffee in the morning with his friends and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, St. Paul Mens Club and held several laymens offices in the church. He belonged to the Garner Lions Club and was an active member of the Garner American Legion and VFW. George had been the commander of the VFW firing squad of the ceremonial unit for many years.

He is survived by his four sons, Dennis Doble of Garner, Joel Doble and his wife, Michelle, of Platte City, Mo., Curtiss Doble and his wife, Michelle, of Shoreview, Minn. and Bill Doble and his wife, Pat, of Garner; a son-in-law, Stan Greiman and his wife, Michele of Garner; thirteen grandchildren, Brian Doble, Sara Bakken and her husband, Brad, Lori Doble, Ed Greiman and his wife, Cindy, Angie Homann and her husband, Dave, Matt Greiman and his wife, Angie, step-grandson, Brandon Stromer, Nikki Katter and her husband, Sam, Misty Doble, step-grandson, Jamie Stromer, Nathan Doble, Amanda Doble, Megan Doble, Staci Doble and Jasmine Doble; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor Homann, Joshua Homann, Reid Homann, Abigail Doble, Alexander Doble, Brianna Bakken, Grace Greiman; two step-great-grandchildren, Tyson and Joshua Stromer; and a sister, Sylvia Gadbaw of Seattle, WA; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvira, July 26, 1996; his daughter, Wendy Greiman, Sept. 6, 1985; his parents; six brothers, Stacey, Leonard, Marion, Wayne, Arnold and Leslie Doble; and four sisters, Florence Olson, Laura Baker, Viola Swanson and Virginia Welch.

source: News-Tribune, Britt, Iowa, 14 Aug 2002, page 5, column 3