Mallory Rae Newton

September 8, 2010

Mallory Rae Newton, infant daughter of William and Kristin Newton, was born on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Austin, Minnesota and died on Sunday, September 5, 2010, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, from complications of birth.

Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 9, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Private funeral services will take place at a later date with burial in the Liberty Cemetery in Little Cedar.

Mallory was with us a short time, but will be in her families hearts forever. Bill and Kristin are blessed to have been chosen as her parents. She was loved by her family her entire life and will never be forgotten.

Mallory is survived by Dad and Mom, William and Kristin Newton of Little Cedar; a sister, Renae of Little Cedar; her grandparents, Allen Newton of Little Cedar; Stephen and Rose Ann McCarthy of McIntire; her uncles, Christopher Newton of Rudd; Chad McCarthy and his daughters, Hannah and Mady of Buffalo, Minnesota; her aunt, Melissa McCarthy of Ames; her great-grandparents, Gordon Newton of Little Cedar, Bonnie Church of Osage, Thomas and Dorothy McCarthy of McIntire, Richard and Angie Ginder of Stacyville.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Sandra Newton; her great-grandfather, Rolland "Bub" Church; her great-grandmothers, Evelyn Newton and Marian Ginder.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Irene Wilde

September 22, 2010

Irene Wilde, 88, died on Monday, September 13, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Society, St. Ansgar. 

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 16, at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Township, rural Osage, with the Rev. Robin Ramos officiating. Burial was in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. 
 

Irene Anna Dorothea Wilde, was born on August 6, 1922, the daughter of Emil and Lydia Eske. She was baptized on September 10, 1922, at the St. John's Lutheran Church and was later confirmed there on March 21, 1937. She attended rural school in Newburg Township, southwest of St. Ansgar. She married Irvin Wilde on February 15, 1942, at the St. John's Lutheran Church, where she was a life-long member. Her faith and family were very important to her. Irvin and Irene farmed side-by-side for 55 years where they grew corn, oats, hay and soybeans, milked cows and raised livestock. Irene was either driving tractor, doing chores, cooking or baking. She especially enjoyed baking goodies using the eggs that she gathered and milk, cream and butter from the cows she helped tend.
 

As her health declined in early 2010, she became a resident of the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Society, where she was cared for by many supportive and caring staff members.
 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin in 2006; an infant daughter; mother, Lydia Sawyer; father, Emil Eske; step-father, Gale Sawyers; brothers, Ruben and Kenneth; brothers-in-law, Arnold (Ruth), Roy, Ferdinand and Elmer Wilde; and sisters-in-law, Alice (Earl) Kuntz, Wilma (Roland) Hackbart and Vianora (Allen) Feldt.
 

Irene is survived by daughters, Jan Rysavy of St. Ansgar and Karen Kittleson and her husband, Lowell of Osage; grandsons, Pete Rysavy and his wife, Heather and their son, Logan of St. Ansgar, Nic Rysavy and his wife, Heidi and sons, Eric and Austin of St. Ansgar, Ryan Kittleson and Amy Montgomery and children, Jake and Nate Felper and Gianna and Bryleigh Kittleson of Osage; granddaughter, Lauryn Muller and her husband, Zach and children, Cayl and Syenna of Osage; sisters-in-law, Margaret Eske of Buffalo, Missouri, Rose Wilde of Osage, Loreen Seeley of Osage; and many nieces and nephews.
 

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.

Orville Heimendinger

September 22, 2010

Orville Heimendinger, age 83, of Osage, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, in Osage.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, September 18, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Pastor Jan Tjaden officiating.

Orville was born on November 28, 1926 in rural Britt, the son of Harold and Martha (Lemke) Heimendinger.  He grew up in the Britt and Garner areas.  He was united in marriage to Dorothy Miller in May of 1949 in Austin, Minnesota. They farmed south of Osage and operated a used farm machinery business. Orville also worked at Andrews Redi-Mix in Mason City for 30 years. In 1997, Orville and Dorothy retired to town where he enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed gardening, going to farm auctions and raising miniature donkeys.

Orville is survived by his wife, Dorothy Heimendinger of Osage; children, Lenice (Paul) Menke of Clear Lake, LaDonna (Rodney) Gray of Buffalo Center, Deanna (Dana) Andreasen of Forest City, Kenneth (and special friend Loreen) Heimendinger of Osage and Wanda (John) Stricker of Orchard; a sister, Mary Ann Willrett of Britt; 12 grandchildren, Kevin (Shelly) Helmers, Chad (Renee) Helmers, Tammy Helmers, Teresa (Jamie Krull) Gray, Tara (Daren) Gray-Daugaard, Tonya (Tim Mulholland) Gray, Jenn Raw, Brian (Collette) Andreasen, Heather Burkhardt, Brad (Hilary Altick) Allison, Kaitlyn Stricker and Alicia Stricker; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Orville was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Gerald and Harold; and a sister, Arlene Sluik.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Marie Louise Koenigs

September 22, 2010

Marie Louise Koenigs, 99, of Stacyville, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home. 

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, September 20, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Meyer, Iowa, with Father Monsignor John W. Hemann officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meyer. 

Marie Louise (Bissen) Koenigs, was born on March 4, 1911, to John and Elizabeth (Schmitz) Bissen. She grew up on their stateline farm northwest of Stacyville. She had two younger siblings, Regina and Arthur. Her early years were spent attending the St. Johns School at Johnsburg, Minnesota and she completed her education at the Good Counsel Academy in Mankato, Minnesota. She married Paul Koenigs on November 22, 1932. They began their married life on a farm near Meyer. To this union were born five children, John, Deo, Roman, Jerry and Elaine. During their 42 year marriage they farmed and lived in the Meyer area. 

Paul and Marie made their retirement home on an acreage just north of Meyer. It was a happy time, free from the chores and responsibilities of farming. Marie chose to stay there after Paul passed away in 1975. She was close to her family and enjoyed the drop in visits of her children and grandchildren, especially the after church gathers on Sunday morning.

Marie was a member of the Sacred Heart Church at Meyer and an active member of the Christian Mothers and Rosary Society. She took her turn as president during the 1950's. Besides the activities of housewife and mother, Marie enjoyed gardening, quilting, shopping with friends, dancing and parties, traveling, fishing trips and picnics. 

At the age of 87, she had the courage to buy a new home and move to Stacyville. It was her first "in town" experience and she loved being close to the action. Her neighbors were also close friends and they delighted in getting together to go to mass, morning coffees and evenings just to watch the sun go down. 

Marie's next home was to be the Stacyville Community Nursing Home, where she has been lovingly cared for the past five years. While there she was seldom without visits from her children and grandchildren. She kept track of all the happenings in each family and had a remarkable memory of names of even the additions to the family. Grandma Marie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Koenigs; her parents, John and Elizabeth Bissen; a brother, Arthur; her sister, Regina May; a son, John; a grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. 

She is survived by her sons, Deo (Joan) Koenigs, Roman (Ruth) Koenigs, Jerry (Sandy) Koenigs; a daughter, Elaine (Dan) Ramberg; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Koenigs; 20 grandchildren, Nancy, Joe, Richard and Russell Koenigs; Mark, Jim, Harry, Greg, Paul Koenigs and Lisa Heimer; Carmel Scott, Kevin, Chris and Susan Koenigs; Daniel, Todd and Mike Koenigs, Jennifer Sullivan; Cara Jones and Bill Ramberg;  48 great-grandchildren; 5 step-great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Julia Koenigs and Mary Koenigs; and numerous nephew and nieces. 

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Joyce Hansen

September 22, 2010

Dorothy Joyce Hansen, age 84, of Osage, died on Friday, September 17, 2010, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, September 25, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, with Dr. Stephen Grunlan, Osage Alliance Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be from 1-1:30 p.m., at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa Hospice.

Dorothy came to the Mitchell County Care Facility in 1967 from Woodward, Iowa. The Care Facility continued to be her home until 2006 when she went to the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Dorothy will always be remembered as a petite young lady, who in her early life was a very energetic and helpful resident. She was baptized as an adult in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church by Rev. Rick Magstadt, professing Jesus as her Lord and Savior.    

There are no remaining relatives for Dorothy, but she leaves a host of loving and caring friends.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby Goodale

September 22, 2010

Ruby Goodale, age 73, of Osage, died on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at the Faith Home in Osage, of pancreatic cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 21, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.   

Ruby was born on January 7, 1937 in Charles City, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Marie (Clark) Boggess. She married Kenneth Goodale on June 27, 1953 in Ionia, Iowa. They farmed in the Osage area, moving to Osage in 1984. Ruby was a homemaker and also was employed at Bob's East End Market and TOPS Business Forms.

She enjoyed her family, cooking and baking, fishing, playing cards, gambling, socializing and helping others. Ruby especially enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in sporting events.  

The family would like to express their gratitude to Iowa Hospice and the Faith Home for the excellent care that was given to Ruby. 

Ruby is survived by her husband, Kenneth Goodale; daughter-in-law, Cindy Brandau and daughter, Valerie Williams and her children, Emma, Zach and Nolan, and daughter, Michelle Goodale and her daughters, Jacey and Jalynn; son, Richard (Nancy) Goodale; son, Russell (Xany Gibson) Goodale and children, Jessica, Jenna and Jobe; son, Ralph (Eden Hall) Goodale and children, Mathias, MacKenzie and Wyatt; son, Ronald (Debbie) Goodale and children, Trent (Sara McMann) and their daughter, Bella, Theran, Tallia and Thatcher; son, Reginald (Angie) Goodale and children, Lauren, Mallorie, and Olivia; son, Rodney (Sonia Mayer) Goodale; daughter, Roxanne (Donnie) Tusler and children, Courtney and Garrett; sisters, Phyllis (Denny) Stock, Donna (Dean) Lynch; and brother, Donald (Lanora) Boggess.

She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Goodale; her grandson-in-law, Matt Williams; her parents; a brother, Jerry Boggess; and two sisters, Wilma Fisher and Lorraine Boggess. 

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Theresa Blake

September 22, 2010

Theresa Blake, age 100, of Stacyville, died on Monday, September 20, 2010, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, September 24, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with Rev. John Moser officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Stacyville.  There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with a Forester Rosary at 5:30 p.m.

Theresa was born on February 24, 1910 in Stacyville, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Gilbenbach) Weber. She received her education at the Visitation School in Stacyville. Theresa was united in marriage to Corbin J. Blake on November 27, 1929, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. The lived west of Meyer for four years and then moved to the Blake farm until retiring in February of 1969. They moved into their new home in Stacyville and Theresa worked at the Falk Nursing Home for four years and the Stacyville Community Nursing Home for ten years.

She was a member of the Visitation Catholic Church, Catholic Order of Foresters, American Legion Auxiliary and St. Catherine's Unit. Theresa enjoyed gardening, baking, playing cards, quilting, bowling, being with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.

Theresa is survived by five children, Betty (Othmar) Brumm of Stacyville, Gladys (Len) Voges of Winter Park, Florida, Larry (Jo) Blake of Stacyille, Jerry (Jenny) Blake of San Diego, California and Judy (Leo) Hage of Bokeelia, Florida; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two step-grandsons; two brothers, Sylvester Weber of Newton and Leo (Margie) Weber of Charles City; two sisters-in-law, Eileen Weber of Dougherty and Mary Mulick of Cresco.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Corbin; two sons, Kenneth and Duvane; one daughter, Diane; two infant sons, John and Joseph; a son-in-law, Clem Marzen; three brothers, Gilbert, Kenneth and Al "Shorty" Weber; and one grandson, Brad Blake.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Glenn E. Wetherell

September 22, 2010

Glenn E. Wetherell, age 87, of Orchard, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, September 24, at the First Congregational Church, U.C.C. in Orchard, with Pastor Jan Tjaden officiating. Burial will be in the Orchard Cemetery with military honors at the grave by the Orchard American Legion Post 641. Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.  
 

Glenn was born on May 20, 1923 at Alta Vista, Iowa, the son of Frank and Myrtle (Kahney) Wetherell. He attended school at Colwell and graduated from the Colwell High School in 1941. Glenn served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a gunner on a merchant marine ship. He was united in marriage to Jean Dodge on September 16, 1944, at Charles City, Iowa. They lived in the Charles City and Orchard areas. Glenn was a member of the First Congregational Church, U.C.C. in Orchard, the Orchard American Legion Post, and was a past 4-H Leader. He enjoyed all things that were farming related and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
 

Glenn is survived by his wife, Jean Wetherell of Osage; two sons, Wayne (Ruth) Wetherell and David (Sheryel) Wetherell, both of rural Orchard; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Dean (Joan) Wetherell of rural Orchard; and several nieces and nephews.
 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Lynn Wetherell.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Charlene J. Smith

September 29, 2010

JOHNSTON, IA–Charlene J. Smith, 66, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. 

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, September 28, at the Lutheran Church of Hope, with inurnment of cremated remains at a later date in the Resthaven Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the John Stoddard Cancer Center.

Charlene was born on October 2, 1943 in San Jose, California, the daughter of Charles and Eilene (Lane) Peterson. She graduated from the Osage High School and was a secretary at the Stillwell Elementary School until her retirement.

She is survived by her husband, Dave of Johnston; two daughters, Julie (Chris) Dunham of Johnston and Heather (Marc) Goeders of Clive; three grandchildren, Noah and Benny Goeders and Amara Dunham; one sister, Cheryl (Robert) Mueller of Mesa, Arizona and their daughter, Lane Polito; and several other nieces and nephews.

Charlene was preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements made by the McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel & Cemetery, West Des Moines, Iowa. 

Mavis V. Wieland

September 29, 2010

Mavis V. Wieland, age 88, of Osage, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010, of liver cancer, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, September 27, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery.  

Mavis was born on October 11, 1921 in Mitchell County, the daughter of Harry and Alvina (Rieken) Reckner. She attended country schools. On April 19, 1944, she was united in marriage to Howard Wieland at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Mavis and Howard farmed in Floyd and Mitchell counties. They farmed all their life. She was always there to help Howard with the farm work. After they retired they spent 22 winters in Arizona and Oklahoma. 

Mavis raised many gardens and enjoyed canning and freezing the fruits and vegetables. Cooking was another enjoyment, especially making pies. You could not leave her house without a cup of coffee, a home baked treat and a friendly wave goodbye from the kitchen window. She had an expertise and was gifted with a special talent for doing hand work and making small crafts. Mavis was noted for making beautiful hardinger stitchery. She taught hardinger stitchery beginners and advanced classes for several years while she and her husband wintered in Arizona. Mavis also taught tatting, knitting and crocheting to many ladies. Mavis and her husband belonged to a camping club and enjoyed camping in the summer time. She belonged to a local craft club and was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. 

Mavis is survived by her husband, Howard Wieland of Osage; a sister, Shirley (Henry) Fisera of Osage; nieces, nephews and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Dale and his wife, Helen.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home of Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Madge Brandau

September 29, 2010

Madge (Baker) Brandau, age 93, of Osage, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.   

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, October 1, at the Eden Presbyterian Church, Rudd, with Rev. John Bates officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., on Friday, before the services at the Eden Presbyterian Church. 

Madge was born on September 7, 1917 in Clear Lake, to Ray and Maytie (Cobb) Baker. She graduated from the Clear Lake High School and Hamilton Business College in Mason City. Madge worked for the Cerro Gordo County ASCS. She was united in marriage to Reuben Brandau on December 2, 1945. They made their home on the family farm near Rudd. 

Madge was a member of the Eden Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed playing “500” and was a great cook. She also enjoyed doing crafts, quilting and crocheting.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary (Richard) Grekoff of Hudson, Wisconsin; a son, Bill (Barb) Brandau of Floyd; five grandchildren, Randy (Nan) Grekoff of Hudson, Wisconsin, Lisa (Jim) Dardine of Hudson, Wisconsin, Laura (Bob) Quade of Hudson, Wisconsin, Mike (Amy) Brandau of Ames, Kelly (Jeff) Ealy of Omaha, Nebraska; ten great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Elaine Baker of Clear Lake, Lucille (Neil) Bisbee of Stacyville, Eunice (Homer) Stockdale of Aplington and Elinor Sinning of Rudd; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Reuben in 1996; a brother, Frank Baker; a sister-in-law, Alice Ohden and her husband, John; and a brother-in-law, Norval Sinning. 

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home of Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Donal Richard Halvorson

September 30, 2010

Donal Richard Halvorson, 88, of St. Ansgar, well-known banker and descendant of 3 pioneer families, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Society Center, St. Ansgar. 

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 3, at the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church, with Rev. Peter Chang officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery. 

Donal was born on October 4, 1922 in Osage, Iowa and was the son of Albert and Gertrude (Sheehan) Halvorson. His ancestors came to this area from Norway and Ireland, namely John Halvorson, Ingeborg Nelson and Daniel Sheehan. He was confirmed into the Methodist Church of St. Ansgar. Donal graduated from the St. Ansgar High School, class of 1940, where he was a talented athlete. He appreciated the quote from Harry S. Truman, “The C students run the world.”  He attended and played basketball for Iowa State University, Stout University and Gustavus Adolphus College. He was enlisted with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corp while attending these schools.

His marriage to Elizabeth Rasmussen of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, took place on August 27, 1944 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in the chapel of the Methodist Church. After serving with the U.S. Navy during World War II, he and his wife returned to St. Ansgar. In 1946, he joined the staff of the St. Ansgar Citizens State Bank where his father, Albert, was president. Both his father and uncle, Henry Halvorson, had previously been employed with Clear Lake, Iowa, banks.

Donal served as an officer, director and president of the St. Ansgar State Bank for 64 years. He also served as a Director for the Iowa Independent Bankers Association, as well as a director of L.R. Falk Construction Co. He was a 63 year member of the American Legion. Donal left his mark on the community of St. Ansgar. He lived by the slogan “Do for St. Ansgar.” He was exceedingly proud to be called a Saint and was instrumental in supporting St. Ansgar in hundreds of ways, from softball lights to a new medical clinic, to scholarships for local graduates, to helping friends in any way he could.

Along with his parents, Mr. Halvorson was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth; a brother, John Albert; and a sister, Louise Tellefson. 

Survivors include daughter, Cathleen (Jack) Carruthers of Ft. Myers, Florida; son, Timothy Donal (Sally) who is a third-generation banker in the St. Ansgar State Bank; sister, Laura (Edward) Jobe of Indian Wells, California; four grandchildren, Melissa (Chris) Tomasso of Sarasota, Florida, J.D. (Tricia) Woolm of Orlando, Florida, Megan (Luke) Porisch of Cedar Rapids and Erin (Seth) Tjaden of Colorado Springs, Colorado; plus several nieces and nephews.  He was thrilled and proud to boast of six great-grandchildren, Jared and Malia Tomasson, Amelia and Paulina Porisch, Kellen and Eva Woolm, all of whom he “teased with delight” with a twinkle in his eye. He will be terribly missed by his loving family and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the “St. Ansgar Angel Foundation,” which enriches the educational experience for the students of the St. Ansgar Community School District. 

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, is in charge of the arrangements.

Hubert L. Dieterich

September 30, 2010

Hubert L. Dieterich, age 82, of Osage, died on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 4, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery, with military honors at the grave by the Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation is from 4-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. 

Hubert was born on June 18, 1928 near Rudd, the son of George and Wilma (Erdmann) Dieterich. He attended country schools and graduated from the Rudd High School in 1946. He was united in marriage to Betty Mathiesen on May 23, 1953, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osage. Hubert then served in the U.S. Army for two years at Ft. Riley, Kansas. After his military service, they returned to the family farm. Hubert retired in 1990 and they moved to Osage.

He belonged to the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church for 47 years, the Osage American Legion and the North Iowa Vintage Club. Hubert enjoyed collecting antiques, his 1951 Studebaker, taking newlyweds on their first ride in his 1925 Model T Ford, traveling and bus tours. 

Hubert is survived by his wife, Betty Dieterich of Osage; his son, Gary (Susan) Dieterich of Rudd and their son, Curtis; one brother, Fred (Ardis) Dieterich of Osage; two sisters-in-law, Irene Thompson and Doris North; seven nephews, Maurice, Mike and Jim Dieterich, Douglas, Darwin, Dennis and David Thompson; and one niece, Debra Barclay.       

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law, Dean Thompson and Martin North, Jr.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home of Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.