Dale Krumbholz

Dale Krumbholz, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at Fountain West Center.

Dale was born April 26, 1927, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Otto and Maude Krumbholz. He graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Cedar Rapids and was immediately drafted by the U.S. Army. In 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Janet Joyce. They moved to Des Moines in 1956 where he went to work for Meredith Corporation. He retired in 1987, and started what his family referred to as his second career as a golfer. He became a “fixture” at A.H. Blank Golf Course. It paid off on October 26, 1988, when he shot a hole in one. Dale was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and American Legion #659-Bellizzi MacRae.

Dale is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Janet; sons, David (Melanie) Krumbholz and Tom (Sheryl) Krumbholz; daughter-in-law, Rita Krumbholz; siblings, Barbara Jones and Wayne (Norma Lee) Krumbholz; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark; and siblings, Kenneth and Aileen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2013, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., with an American Legion presentation at 6 p.m., by Bellizzi MacRae Post 659, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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