Douglas D. Lobdell, 62, of Blue Grass, passed away on May 16, 2024. Cremation rites have been accorded per his wishes. Services will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Weerts Funeral Home, visitation to start at 10:00 AM and end at the start of the service at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be left to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com.
Doug was born on July 20, 1961 in Davenport, Iowa. Doug was united in marriage to Susan Wood on May 16, 1981 in Davenport. Doug worked as a machinist at Roemer Welder and Machine. Prior to working at Roemer, he was self-employed at DL Machine in Blue Grass, Iowa.
Doug was an honorary member of the Blue Grass Fire Department, retiring after 20 years of service. He was an avid duck hunter and was a member of Lindlelake Duck Camp alongside his Father and camp buds. He found a new passion of restoring vintage tractors and attending many toy auctions, spending many hours at Mt. Kruse Farms with his special friends Jerry, Louie, and David.
He was deeply loved by family and will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife Susan Lobdell; daughter Lindsay (Michael); son Matthew (Molly); grandchildren Mallory and William; sisters Brenda (Rick) and Terri (Kevin); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father Duane.
