In Memory of Vernon M. Zobel
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Reverend Richard A. Salcido and Reverend Adam J. Peck will officiate. Burial will be in Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. Military Rites will be conducted by the McNamara Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2014 at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Vernon M. Zobel was born on January 31, 1932 to Louis and Anna (Schwenk) Zobel in Newhall, Iowa. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Newhall, Iowa on February 21, 1932. Later on the family moved to a farm by Arthur, Iowa. Vernon was confirmed on March 25, 1945 in the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Vernon attended school and graduated from Arthur High School in 1950.
Vernon married Marlene Walter of Ida Grove in the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove on March 17, 1957. They made their home in Ida Grove. The couple were blessed with two children; Brad and Brenda.
Vernon served in the US Army in Korea from 1953 to 1955 when he was honorably discharged. Following his military service, Vernon worked for United Builders as a building construction supervisor. He usually worked building schools, churches and hospitals, but helped complete projects in the area such as the Ida Grove Elementary School, Horn Memorial Hospital, Morningside Care Center, St. Paul Lutheran Church, and the Battle Creek High School. Vernon also enjoyed projects such as fixing many windows.
When United Builders closed, Vernon managed all of the apartments in Zobel’s addition. Along with mowing many lots which he really enjoyed for many years before he retired.
Vernon enjoyed camping, fishing, visiting or helping family. Some of his favorite times were going to his children’s and in later years, his grandchildren’s many sporting events.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marlene Zobel of Ida Grove, Iowa; children, Brad (Jackie) Zobel of Ida Grove, Iowa; Brenda (Bruce) Moody of Elkhart, Iowa; grandchildren: Ashley, Austin Zobel of Ida Grove, Iowa, Jaden, Jenna Moody of Elkhart, Iowa; brother, Victor Zobel of Ida Grove, Iowa; sister-in-laws, Beth Zobel of Yorkville, Ill., Elaine Zobel of Northfield, Minn.; brother- in- law, Darwin (Maxine) Walter of Ida Grove, Iowa; sister-in-law, Janet (Craig) Rupert of Ida Grove, Iowa; sister-in-law Judy Krenk of Council Bluffs; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna Zobel; brothers: Edgar, Walter, Milton and Marlin; and sisters: Ruth, Lydia and Lusann.
SERVICES
10:30 A.M. Tuesday,
June 17, 2014
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Ida Grove, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Reverend Richard A. Salcido &
Reverend Adam J. Peck
CASKET BEARERS
Kim Zobel
Kevin Zobel
Kendall Zobel
Darwin Walter
Roger Walter
Craig Rupert
Honorary Pallbearers
Ashley Zobel
Austin Zobel
Jaden Moody
Jenna Moody
VISITATION
4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Family Present from:
6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Christensen-Van Houten
Funeral Home
Ida Grove, Iowa
MUSIC
Geraldine Dankert, Organist
Darwin & Roger Walter, Vocalists
"The Lord's Prayer"
Congregational Hymns:
"How Great Thou Art"
"Lift High The Cross"
Recorded Selection:
"Home Sick" by Mercy Me
INTERMENT
Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Iowa
Military Rites
McNamara-Moore Post No. 61
of the American Legion
Condolences
Just wanted to let you know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have worked with Brenda at SE Polk for several years and she has shared this wonderful family with me many times. May God's peace strengthen you during this time and give you great comfort. He is the rock of our salvation. ”
Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May you find comfort and peace knowing Vern is now with Jesus! He will be visiting up a storm with all of his old friends and family there! Our prayers are that you will find comfort in knowing he is in a much better place! May God direct you in His new purposes for your lives!
Carilyn, Bill and JoDawn and children and Jayme Brehm,”
I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart and thoughts are with you.
Brenda, I would like to speak with you when you feel like talking. Please give me a call sometime in the future.
Hang in there and know that Vern is truly in a great place!!”