Herb Buckendahl

Herbert Buckendahl, age 91, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 11, 2016 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in rural Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Herbert Christian Buckendahl, the son of Henry Herman and Emma Catherine Caroline (Ripke) Buckendahl was born on May 3, 1924, on the family farm at rural Storm Lake, Iowa. He lived on the farm until moving into town in 1974. Herb was baptized on May 18, 1924 and confirmed on April 2, 1939, all at the Zion Lutheran Church of rural Storm Lake. On September 23, 1951, Herb was united in marriage to Margret Ziegler at Lawton, Oklahoma, and this union was blessed with three children: Ruth, Wanda, and James. Following their marriage, they were engaged in farming until Herb’s employment at the grease gun factory in Albert City. The remainder of his lifetime was spent hauling feed for Vilas, Iowa Pellets, and Bil-Mar Foods. He retired in 1993. Herb came to make his home at the North Lake Manor in Storm Lake on January 13, 2016. Herb was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church of Storm Lake. His favorite pastimes included driving around in his pick up and socializing with his friends. Herb’s life will always be cherished and celebrated by his family which include his wife: Margret of Storm Lake, Iowa, his children: Ruth (Bill) Teppert of Des Moines, Iowa, Jim (Joyce) Buckendahl of Storm Lake, Iowa, and his son-in-law: Gary Slavin of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, his grandchildren: Diane, Philip, and Hannah Teppert, Dustin Law and Brandie Jordan, two step granddaughters: Amy and Mindy Taylor, his great grandchild: Mason Galvan, three step great grandchildren: Jersey and Madison Haake and Hunter Grider, his sister: Selma Rice of Minnesota, other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Wanda, and two sisters: Waldina Mahler and Delia Amendt. The family would like to thank North Lake Manor, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, Pastor Henry Kuhn, Grace Lutheran Church, and the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home for their care and compassion. Blessed be the memory of Herbert Christian Buckendahl.

Herb Buckendahl

May 3, 1924 - March 11, 2016