John Carl Bueb

John C. Bueb, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery with Military Rites by the Alta VFW. Visitation will take place Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 4-8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a vigil service at 7:00 p.m., followed by a KC Rosary, all at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. John Carl Bueb was born January 25, 1923 in Early, Iowa, the son of Carl A. and Hendricka (Ten Vordy) Bueb. John was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Early in 1923. He confirmed his faith at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. On April 13, 1943, John entered the United States Army. He served his country during World War II in the 194th Glider Infantry where he met his beloved wife Lilo. Throughout his service, John received three Bronze Stars. He was honorably discharged in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri on December 23, 1945. On October 25, 1948, John was united in marriage to Lisolotte “Lilo” Burkhardt at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Together they were blessed with seven children: John R., Mary A., Joseph M., Timothy R., Debra A., Cynthia J., and Karen E. John was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake where he was a longtime usher and also served as a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. John worked structuring steel. He then began a lifelong career at Hy-Grade in Storm Lake. John was also a skilled carpenter and enjoyed restoring old cars. John loved being a husband and father, especially spending time with his family during the annual weeklong vacations to Okoboji. John will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Mary Alice (Sid) Akiona of Makawao, Hawaii; Joseph (Naomi) Bueb of Quito, Ecuador; Timothy (Cathy) Bueb of Des Moines, Iowa; Debby (Rick) Miller of Storm Lake, Iowa; Cindy (Jim) Ham of Berthoud, Colorado; Karen (Bruce) King of Indiana Hills, Colorado; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; extended family and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lilo; son, John Roger Bueb; brothers, Richard and Joseph; sisters: Madeline Ludwig, Matilda Bueb, Catherine Mitchell, and Joanne Clemons.

John Carl Bueb

January 25, 1923 - June 14, 2015