Wilbur Howard Hubbard

Wilbur H. Hubbard, 84, of Fort Dodge, died Tuesday December 23, 2014 at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday December 30, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Al Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in North Lawn Cemetery. There will be a visitation Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Wilbur is survived by his sons, Mike (Dorothea) Hubbard of Burnside; Mark (Kari) Hubbard of Fort Dodge; daughters, Jaylene (Sam Parsons) Thompson of Fort Dodge; Janelle Hubbard of Fort Dodge; 12 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; brother, Art Hubbard of Le Grange, OR; sister, Dixie Paulson of Fort Dodge, and numerous nieces and nephews. Wilbur is preceded in death by his parents, George and Jennie (Anderson) Hubbard; wife, Earlene Hubbard in 2011; brothers, Fred, Donald, and William Hubbard; sisters, Valetta Cooper and Violet McGuire; and an infant sister, Ellen Hubbard. Wilbur H. Hubbard was born on April 10, 1930 in Fort Dodge. He attended schools here. In 1954, he was united in marriage to Earlene Harris and the couple made their home in Fort Dodge. Wilbur was employed with Hormel's for 31 years until it closed; along with 20 years of service at the Webster County Home and over 8 years helping at Life Works. He enjoyed bingo, cards, coffee with friends and was truly a people person. Wilbur loved to spend time with his family. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. The family would like to thank the Fort Dodge Villa Care for their great care and compassion given to Wilbur. Visitation Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Service Tue, Dec 30, 2014 at 10:30 am St. Paul Lutheran Church 400 S 13th St Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501