Harry L. Kobes

Harry L. Kobes, 86, of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at a local nursing home.  A funeral mass will be held Friday, September 13 at 10:00 A.M. at Cathedral of the Epiphany-St. Boniface worship site.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Harry was born on May 6, 1933, in Sioux City to Harry and Mildred (Myers) Kobes.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Harry was united in marriage to Donna M. Kann on August 5, 1953, in Sioux City.  He worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal service for 34 years before retiring at the age of 55.  Harry enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Heelan sports, golfing, bowling, and traveling throughout the US and Europe.  He was a longtime member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Elks Club and the US Postal Carriers Union.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  Harry will always be remembered as a fun loving and friendly man.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife Donna Kobes, Sioux City; children: Lori (Tom) Marsh, Kelly (Johnette) Kobes, Timothy (Tina) Kobes, all of Sioux City; grandchildren: Sarah (Mike) Ohrtman, Shannon Kobes, Brandon Kobes, Christopher (Meghan) Kobes, Kadi (Dana) Baldridge, Shaun Kobes, Leah Kobes, Shane Kobes; great-grandchildren: Zoie, Aiden, Dax, Ava, Anderson, Levi, Noah, and Rachel; brothers: Gene (Monique) Kobes, Jerry Kobes, John (Rose) Kobes; brother-in-law: Roger (Sharon) Kann and sister-in-law: Marilyn (Steve) Hoberg.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Arlene.

The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Bickford Memory Care and Care Initiatives Hospice for all of the wonderful care they gave Harry.