Michael Gubbels

Michael J. Gubbels died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Columbus.

Michael Joseph Gubbels, the son of Mathias and Sophia (Scharf) Gubbels, was born September 29, 1924 in Randolph, Nebraska. He graduated from St. Francis High School in Randolph in 1941. On November 27, 1951, Michael was united in marriage to Dorothy A. Noelle at St. Francis Catholic Church in Randolph. He farmed until 1966 and then worked at D & L in Tool and Die for thirteen years. Michael was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, Perpetual Adoration, 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, Volunteer Guide at the Columbus Community Hospital and helped with Meals on Wheels.

He is survived by:

Wife: Dorothy Gubbels of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Patricia Joan Scow of Columbus, NE
Son: Douglas (Joan) Gubbels of Columbus, NE
Son: Gerard (Beverly) Gubbels of Columbus, NE
Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Brother: Br. Mark Gubbels, FSC of Memphis, TN
Brother: Melvin Gubbels of Lena, WI
Brother: Thomas Gubbels of Randolph, NE
Brother-in-law: William Otterpohl of Hartington, NE

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: Mathias and Sophia Gubbels
Brother and Sister-in-law: Isidore (Angela) Gubbels
Sister: Sr. Magdalita Gubbels
Sister: Alexia Otterpohl
Sister-in-law: Althea Gubbels