John Paul Fobian, 85, Iowa City
Obituaries · September 24, 2015
John Paul Fobian, 85 of Iowa City, Iowa passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, of a broken heart.
A celebration of John’s life will be held Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, 1:30 pm at Henderson Barker Funeral Home in West Branch, Iowa. Burial with military honors will take place at the West Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday Sept. 24, 2015, from 1 pm-8 pm at the Henderson Barker Funeral home in West Branch, Iowa.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com in lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to Hospice Compasses or West Branch fire and rescue.
John was born Nov. 12, 1929, in Cedar County, Iowa, to John and Ane (Petersen) Fobian. After graduating from West Branch High School in 1948, John joined the Army and served in the Korean War as a U.S Army corporal from 1951-1953.
On Dec. 12, 1954, John married Marlene (Schimpf) Fobian in McKeesport, Penn.; he then brought her back to the West Branch area and later to their home east of Iowa City.
They farmed together, side by side, for 58 years along with their children. When Marlene passed away in July 2012, she took John’s heart with her.
John had a handshake better than any politician. He loved to talk farming, compare yields, field conditions and the weather. John was a mentor to many, teaching and sharing his knowledge of machinery repair and his admiration for John Deere machinery and Pioneer Seed.
John enjoyed visiting with everyone, old friends and new, he was extremely proud of each of his children, grandchildren, and their spouses; his great grandchildren always put a smile on his face.
John is survived by his children: Kenny (Linda) Fobian of Iowa City, Carol (John) Schneider of Lone Tree, Robert (Maria) Fobian of Iowa City, and Larry (Jean) Fobian of Iowa City; grandchildren: Jessica Lange, Jason Schneider, Matt (Carrie) Schneider, Courtney (Andy) Eckrich, Dustin Fobian, Kelsi (Aaron) Lynch, Jake Fobian, Molly (Clay Embree) Fobian, and Rachel, Natalie, and Danny Fobian; great-grandchildren: Rylan, Ashlynd Lange, Bryson and Kendall Eckrich, Cole and Callie Schneider and Carter Lynch; brother Carl Fobian of West Branch; and sister Mary Meade of West Liberty.
John was preceded in death by wife Marlene; son Michael John who was 16; parents; sister June Poland; and great-grandson Oxen Eckrich.
A heartfelt “Thank You” is extended to Bickford Cottage staff and Hospice Compasses for the care they provided to John and our family.
Please join the family at Kenny & Linda’s, 5363 American Legion Road, Iowa City, for a continuation of the celebration of John’s life on Friday after the service.
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