Koob,Samuel 1944-2023

KOOB, MEADOWS

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/4/2023 at 17:15:54

Samuel F "Sam" Koob October 10, 1944 August 11, 2023 Samuel F "Sam" Koob, age 78, of Council Bluffs, IA., passed away August 11, 2023, in Sioux City, Iowa. Sam was born October 10, 1944, in Granville, IA., to the late Milo and Fran Koob. He graduated from St. Joseph's School in 1962. Spent the next four years serving in the United States Navy serving on the aircraft carrier Bonhomme Richard.

On January 10, 1970, Sam married MaryLee Meadows in Omaha, NE. They were blessed with three boys, Craig, Kyle and Kevin. Sam was a computer program analyst at National Indemnity in Omaha, NE., for 40 plus years. After retirement he enjoyed trips to the Lake of the Ozarks, gardening, playing cards, cheering on the Hawkeyes and spending time with family, often found cheering his grandchildren on at their numerous events. Sam was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him, Sam was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Council Bluffs, and the American Legion Post #330, in Neola, IA.

In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Quinton and Edith Meadows, son Craig Koob, brothers-in-law Kenny Konz, Ron Meis and Pete Mathern; great nephew Jacob Koob. Sam is survived by his wife of 53 years, MaryLee Koob; son Kyle (Heather) of Glendale, AZ; son Kevin (Jill) of Crescent IA; grandchildren Kinley, Charlie and Bennett; siblings, Rosemary Meis of Council Bluffs, IA, Marge Mathern of Sioux City, IA, Shirley (Emmet) Steffes Omaha, NE, Patty (Tom) Kiernan of Alton, IA, Kristi (Roger) Kunkel of Sioux City, IA, Denny (Kay) Koob of Granville IA and Dale (Debbie) of Worthington, MN; sister-in-law Corrine (Mike) Minahan of Neola, IA; along with numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation Wednesday 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Memorial Mass Thursday 10:30 a.m., at St. Patrick Church in Council Bluffs. Inurnment in Neola Township Cemetery, with Military Honors by the Neola American Legion. A luncheon will follow at the St. Patrick Church Social Hall in Neola. Memorials can be made in Sam's name to the American Legion Post #330, or to Neola Fire & Rescue.
Published by The Daily Nonpareil on Aug. 15, 2023.