- Born on: April 2, 1918
- Departed on: February 2, 2018
- Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA
John E. Hobel
John E Hobel Sr. 99, of Cedar Rapids, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 2, 2018. Per John’s wishes there will be no services at this time. Burial will take place at Wilcox Cemetery in Viola, Iowa.
Survivors include his son Frank, of Clearwater Florida.
John was preceded in death by Wilma, his loving wife, brothers Richard, William, Lee, and Emil Jr., sons, John Jr. and Dennis.
John was born April 2, 1918, to Emil S. Hobel and Lizzie Hubler, in Cedar Rapids. He married Wilma L. Gage on February 8, 1942. He and Wilma had 3 sons, John Jr, Dennis, and Frank. John enjoyed life with a 41 year career at Collins Radio as a Superintendent, including a 27 year long successful Midget and Sprint car racing campaign. John was a wonderful father and enjoyed 68 very happily married years with Wilma, the love of his life.
Memorial donations may be left to Unity Point Hospice.
Survivors include his son Frank, of Clearwater Florida.
John was preceded in death by Wilma, his loving wife, brothers Richard, William, Lee, and Emil Jr., sons, John Jr. and Dennis.
John was born April 2, 1918, to Emil S. Hobel and Lizzie Hubler, in Cedar Rapids. He married Wilma L. Gage on February 8, 1942. He and Wilma had 3 sons, John Jr, Dennis, and Frank. John enjoyed life with a 41 year career at Collins Radio as a Superintendent, including a 27 year long successful Midget and Sprint car racing campaign. John was a wonderful father and enjoyed 68 very happily married years with Wilma, the love of his life.
Memorial donations may be left to Unity Point Hospice.
