Lee Uballe
July 17, 2012
Lee Uballe, 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Lee was born on July 26, 1925. He loved NASCAR and retired from the city of Des Moines.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2012, with a visitation period for two hours prior to the service, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Lee is survived by his children, Laurie (David) Nissen and Joi (Bill) Junkman; grandchildren, Brett Nissen, Traci (Chad) Tracey, Michele (Kelly) Kline, and Terri (Mark) Loomis; great-grandchildren, Chloe Tracey, Jonathon Kline, Jacob Kline, and Austin Dobkins; sister, Noel; step-son, Ron (Jean) Sharp; step-daughters, Sharon (Dan) Fish, Bonnie Jo Higgins, and Nancy (Richard) Bradwell; numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Lupe and Mary; brothers, Joe and Frank; long-time companion, Signe; and previous wives, Shirley and Georgia.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Lee.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Clark Connell
07/20/2012
To the family of Lee "Chief" Uballe;
Lee was my next door neighbor for 4 years, and I've lived 3 doors down from him for the last 20 years. He and Signe would always invite me over to their screen house for a beer and a chat, and I thought the world of both of them...they were great people to have as neighbors and friends, and I will miss seeing "Chief" around the neighborhood, as I'm sure all the neighbors will. His devotion to Signe in her later years, showed the true character of this wonderful man. So long, Chief, I'll miss you!!!
Shelly & Clay Bleam
07/20/2012
Joi & Laurie and family,
We are sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you today and always.
Leisa Jaeschke Bailey
07/20/2012
Laurie and Family,
I by chance came across your fathers obituary this evening and I'm very sorry to see this. I believe I may have met your dad so many years ago on a cold winter day at your house; he had stopped by to give something to your mom. Deepest sympathy for his passing is extended to your family.
Keith & Linda Cueno
07/19/2012
Laurie, Joi & family, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathy.