Nick C. Stabile

   Nick Conrad Stabile, 93 of Sioux City passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha after a sudden illness.

   Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, where Nick was a lifetime member. Rev. Jeromy Wind will officiate. Private family graveside services will be at St. Columbkille Cemetery in Wakonda, SD. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday with the family present from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. Friday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. The 4^th Degree Knights of Columbus will do a Chalice Service following the Vigil Service. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com

   Nick was born March 7, 1926 in Sioux City; he was the son of Anthony and Rose (Dalto) Stabile. Nick attended St. Joseph Grade School and Central High School. Nick was a Navy veteran who served in World War II.

   On June 27, 1953, Nick married the love of his life, Josephine (Joie) Dixon. He and Joie had seven children.

   Nick was a self-employed auto mechanic for 10 years.  He retired from Armour & Co in 1984 and later enjoyed his time as an early morning bartender at Marty’s Tap for 7 years.

   Nick’s greatest joys came from spending time with his family and friends. He was generous in sharing his many talents. Nick loved following Heelan High School sports, the Green Bay Packers and the New York Yankees. Nick alongside of Joie, treasured their many trips to their beloved Notre Dame to attend football games with family and friends. Nick had a love of plants and gardening. He was an incredible husband, dad and grandfather and will be dearly missed.

   Survivors include his wife Josephine of Sioux City; seven children: Dan (Geri) Stabile, Mike (Diana) Stabile, Ron (Dawn) Stabile, Linda Stabile, Tim (Carla) Stabile, Jerry (Jenny) Stabile and Nick (Monica) Stabile. Nick leaves 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

   Nick was preceded in death by his parents and his six siblings: Frank (Kate) Stabile, Catherine Stabile, Rose (Archie) Kelly, Mary (Merle) Amelang Josie (Leo) Prochelo, and Angeline Fred) Ashley; a sister in law: Anna Mae (Roger) Johnson.