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Harvey Wayne Gimbel 1939 - 2016

GIMBEL, SCHIERMEISTER, POTTORFF

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/20/2016 at 12:27:01

Harvey W. Gimbel, 77, of Onawa, Iowa died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at his residence surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church in Onawa, Iowa with Pastor Elton Jorde, officiating. Burial will be in Little Sioux Cemetery, Little Sioux, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Family Care Service, Onawa, Iowa.

Harvey Wayne was born February 7, 1939 in Hazelton, North Dakota the son of Emil and Nelda (Schiermeister) Gimbel.

Harvey and Judith Ann Pottorff were united in marriage on October 16, 1965 in Elk Point, South Dakota.

Harvey worked highline construction for various construction companies from 1960 until 1971. He then farmed from 1972 until 1989 near Ute and Moorhead, Iowa areas. He enjoyed fishing and raising vegetables and flowers in his garden.

Harvey was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Onawa, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife of over 50 years, Judith "Judy" Gimbel of Onawa, IA; three children, Aaron (Julie) Gimbel of Bellevue, NE, Kimberly (Bryan) Ruffcorn of Little Sioux, IA, and Brenda Gimbel of Early, IA; grandchildren, Trevor Ruffcorn of Blencoe, IA, Jacob Ruffcorn of Little Sioux, IA, Jessica (fiancé Gavin Noll) Taylor of Schaller, IA, Tyler Dungan of Early, IA and Savannah Dungan of Schleswig, IA; one great-grandson, Porter Tibbs; two sisters, Carol Huber of Strasburg, ND and Eileen (Wayne) Kiemele of Linton, ND.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Nelda (Schiermeister) Gimbel; one brother-in-law, Jerry Huber; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.


 

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