Tommy Lee Bubke
December 12, 1946 - March 15, 2024

Tommy Lee Bubke, the son of Irvin and Wacille Bubke, passed away at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, on March 15, 2024, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 3 days.

Tommy was born in Battle Creek, Iowa on December 12, 1946. He graduated from Schleswig High School in 1965. Tommy married Catherine Schoenfeld on November 23, 1969, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. Four children were born to this union. Tommy and Cathy made their home in Denison until 1975 when they moved into their present home in Schleswig.

After high school, Tommy moved to Tucson, Arizona and worked as a mechanic. In 1968, he moved back to Schleswig and began working for Mahoney Trucking where he developed his passion for trucking. In 1971, Tommy started working at Farmland Foods, retiring in 2011. During his retirement, he enjoyed his part-time work with D&N Disposal and Reimer Farms.

Tommy was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, driving the countryside, trucking, watching NASCAR and Mark Martin, cheering on the Indianapolis Colts, and watching westerns. He cherished the time spent with his family.

Tommy is survived by his wife Cathy Bubke of Schleswig; three daughters: Kelly (Darren) Wessel of Schleswig; Kim (John) Peters of Le Mars; Krista (Joe) Riesselman of Manilla; a son TJ Bubke of Schleswig; Grandchildren: Taylor and Daniel Ahlers; Katie Peters and fiancé Matt Onken; Johnathan, Wyatt and Calvin Riesselman; and Bryli and Brenna Bubke; a great-grandson Kade Ahlers; six siblings: Sam Lee; Donnie Bubke; Tim (Lila) Bubke; Roger (Vickie) Bubke; Terry (LaVonne) Schulte; and Marie Schulte; his in-laws Mary and Mitch Hansen and Gale Schoenfeld; and by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Wacille Bubke and Francis and Edyth Schulte; his in-laws Norman and Marilyn Schoenfeld; his siblings: Leon Bubke, Mike Bubke, Leroy Bubke, Steven Bubke, Barbara Lyman, David Schulte and Diane Schulte.

Memorial Services were held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Merle Mahnken officiated the service with inurnment in the Morgan Cemetery. Organist Marlene Hight provided accompaniment for congregational hymns “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Here I Am, Lord.” Alan Jackson’s recording of “In the Garden” was also played. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Daniel Ahlers, Taylor Ahlers, Katie Peters, Matt Onken, Johnathan Riesselman, Wyatt Riesselman, Calvin Riesselman. Bryli Bubke and Brenna Bubke. Following the burial, the family invited everyone to return to the church for a time of fellowship and lunch. Services were entrusted to the Huebner Funeral Home.

Story Ads 1