Gubbels, Craig A. (1950 - 2014)

GUBBELS, WEIHS, NORRIS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 5/11/2014 at 19:35:56

Name of deceased: Craig Alvin Gubbels

Aged: 63 yrs, 11 mo, 19 days

Residence: Earling, IA

Born: May 12, 1950, Harlan, IA

Died: April 30, 2014,

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, May 3, 2014, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, IA; there was no burial.

Survived by: Brothers, Tom Gubbels (spouse, Julie) of Harlan, IA, Gail Gubbels (spouse, Deb) of Yankton, SD, and Clay Gubbels (spouse, Diane) of Carroll, IA; sister, Kim (spouse, Al) Norris of Omaha, NE; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Alvin and Mabel (nee Weihs) Gubbels

Education: attended school in Westphalia and Defiance (IA) before graduating from Harlan Community High School, Class of 1968

Religious affiliation: baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, IA, where he remained a life-long member

Military service: National Guard after completing high school

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: went to work at Western Iowa Pork for several years; also worked part-time for Van’s Moving and Storage and spent his entire life farming the home place

Hobbies/Interests: enjoyed car auctions and car shows; liked to travel, particularly to Arizona and Mexico; was a Nascar and drag racing fan; liked to watch Westerns on TV

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com