1926
Dr. donald
2017
Dr. Donald W. Rubel
October 23, 1926 — January 20, 2017
Dr. Donald W. “Doc” Rubel, 90, of Sioux City passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 in Sioux City.
Memorial Services will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Reverend Todd Schlitter officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until service time at the church. Cremation has taken place and burial will be at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Don was born October 23, 1926 in Sioux City, the son of Wayne and Sibyl (Schindel) Rubel. He graduated from Leeds High School and then enlisted in the United States Army in 1944. After being honorably discharged as a 2ndLieutenant in 1946, Don received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Dakota. He received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University in 1953. Don married Patricia Thoma on June 19, 1948 in Sioux City who preceded him in death on April 19, 1999.
Don had a large-animal veterinary practice in the Sioux City and Hinton area for many years and later opened a small-animal clinic in Leeds. He enjoyed golfing and fishing and was a master gardener, known for his gladiolas. Don was an accomplished violinist at a very young age, playing with the Sioux City Symphony while a high school student and later with the ISU orchestra. Family was very important to Don and he loved to watch his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren swim in the pool in his backyard. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, and was also a member of Triangle Lodge #643 and the Sioux City Consistory.
Survivors include his children: Kathy Martin of Sioux City, Cristy (Dan) Hegarty of Storm Lake, Timothy (Carla) Rubel of Sioux City, Julie McCord of Jenks, OK, and Thomas Rubel and Paul Salinas of Washington D.C.; 12 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and 8 step great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sioux City Animal Adoption and Rescue, 2400 Hawkeye Drive, Hospice of Siouxland, or Wesley United Methodist Church in Doc’s Memory.
His family wishes to convey their appreciation and thanks to the staff at The Heritage at Northern Hills Assisted Living and Hospice of Siouxland for the care and love given to Don and to his family.
Memorial Services will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Reverend Todd Schlitter officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until service time at the church. Cremation has taken place and burial will be at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Don was born October 23, 1926 in Sioux City, the son of Wayne and Sibyl (Schindel) Rubel. He graduated from Leeds High School and then enlisted in the United States Army in 1944. After being honorably discharged as a 2ndLieutenant in 1946, Don received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Dakota. He received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University in 1953. Don married Patricia Thoma on June 19, 1948 in Sioux City who preceded him in death on April 19, 1999.
Don had a large-animal veterinary practice in the Sioux City and Hinton area for many years and later opened a small-animal clinic in Leeds. He enjoyed golfing and fishing and was a master gardener, known for his gladiolas. Don was an accomplished violinist at a very young age, playing with the Sioux City Symphony while a high school student and later with the ISU orchestra. Family was very important to Don and he loved to watch his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren swim in the pool in his backyard. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, and was also a member of Triangle Lodge #643 and the Sioux City Consistory.
Survivors include his children: Kathy Martin of Sioux City, Cristy (Dan) Hegarty of Storm Lake, Timothy (Carla) Rubel of Sioux City, Julie McCord of Jenks, OK, and Thomas Rubel and Paul Salinas of Washington D.C.; 12 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and 8 step great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sioux City Animal Adoption and Rescue, 2400 Hawkeye Drive, Hospice of Siouxland, or Wesley United Methodist Church in Doc’s Memory.
His family wishes to convey their appreciation and thanks to the staff at The Heritage at Northern Hills Assisted Living and Hospice of Siouxland for the care and love given to Don and to his family.
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