Obituary of Bernard F. Sobaski

Bernard F. Sobaski, 86, of Iowa City, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015, surrounded by his family following a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 24th at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service with a time of visitation prior to the service, beginning at 11 a.m. Entombment with military honors will take place at Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Memorials in Bernard's memory may be directed to Iowa City Hospice who provided such compassionate care over the past year. Bernard Francis Sobaski was born January 30, 1929, in Pleasant Plain, Iowa; son of Joseph H. and Dorothea G. (Kurtz) Sobaski. After high school he served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On September 3, 1955 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth "Betty" Strohman. Together the couple founded three local businesses, two of which their children now operate; a feat that required hard work and a strong work ethic, qualities that have been passed on. When not working, he always enjoyed time gardening. Bernard will also be remembered for his sense of humor. Bernard and Betty have attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Iowa City and he was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge. His family includes his wife, Betty; children, Anna Marie Sobaski of Iowa City, Joe Sobaski (Angela) of Iowa City, Rose Marie Wessinger (Myron) of North Liberty, Ed Sobaski (Cheryl) of Iowa City and Lisetta Klipstein (Peter) of Seattle, WA; brother, Henry Sobaski (Beverly) of Davenport; sisters, Josita Witt (Bob) of Davenport, Mary Theresa Horras of Fairfield and Joan Kean (Tom) of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Kelly, Courtney (Chad), Mike, Kara, Katie, Ava and Zan. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Leo.