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Bernard 'Ben' Himmelsbach, 25 May 1935 - 01 Dec 2019

HIMMELSBACH, FRESE, KRUMMEL, COX, OBERREUTER, RIECK, HALL, JILOVEC

Posted By: Sarah Witte (email)
Date: 12/12/2019 at 15:33:52

Bernard "Ben" Himmelsbach, 84, of Amana, IA passed away, due to heart failure following an extended illness, Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Norway, IA with Fr. Craig Steimel officiating. Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s and St. Paul’s Cemetery, Watkins, IA. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 4th at the church.

Bernard was born May 25, 1935 to Leonard and Margaret (Frese) Himmelsbach in Watkins, IA. He graduated from Norway High School in 1954. Following school, he worked for Wilson’s Packing Plant in Cedar Rapids and started farming. On October 16, 1956 Bernard married Janet Krummel at St. John’s Catholic Church, Lisbon, IA. Together the couple raised their family on their farm in Amana.

Bernard was “born to farm”, farming alongside his wife in Iowa County. Bernard liked sports, the St. Louis Cardinals, farm auctions, and casinos. He was a member of Holy Trinity of Walford and St. Michael’s of Norway. He will be remembered for always being there and taking care of his family. His pride and joy were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bernard lived life to the fullest and on his terms. A life well-lived is not with out its moments of abundant happiness and also sheer sadness.

Bernard is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janet Himmelsbach of Amana; son, Allen (Jeanette) Himmelsbach; grandchildren, Nick Himmelsbach, Jennifer (Jake) Cox; great-grandchild, Cora; grandchild, Will (Becky) Himmelsbach; great-grandchildren, Luke and Lindy; daughter, Sheryl Oberreuter; grandchild, Brad (Stephanie) Oberreuter; great-grandchild, Emma; grandchild, Dawn Oberreuter; son, John (Anne) Himmelsbach; grandchild, Eric (fiancé, Jessica Rieck) Himmelsbach; great-grandchilren, Avery and Adley and sister, Mary (Bud) Hall.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Mark Himmelsbach; brothers, David and Richard Himmelsbach; brother-in-law, Keith Jilovec and sister-in-law, Judy Krummel.

The family would like to thank the wonderful care from Essence of Life Hospice.

Brosh Funeral Service is assisting the family. Memorials may be directed to the family or Essence of Life Hospice. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com

Published in The Gazette on Deember 3, 2019


 

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