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Lars Hybel Obituary
Palatine, IL
Lars Hybel, age 51, of Palatine, formerly of Huntersville, North Carolina and Ames, Iowa. Beloved husband of Carla Hybel, nee Munson. Devoted father of Amelia and late Niklas Hybel. Loving brother of Peter (Laura) Hybel. Dear uncle of Freja and Rosa. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, July 22, 1964 to Tove "Trille" Hybel, nee Møller, and the late Arne Hybel, he passed away September 27, 2015 in Libertyville.
Lars was the Vice-President of International Sales for True Value. He was an avid soccer fan. All who knew Lars loved him; he was a tremendous friend and was devoted to his family. He will be missed by many.
Visitation Saturday from 9 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11 AM at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Interment St. Michael the Archangel, Palatine. Funeral information or online condolences www.ahlgrimfuneral.com or 847-882-5580.
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Melissa Jones Hannah
January 2, 2016
Carla, I am very sorry to hear the news of Lars. I so enjoyed our driveway conversations. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Amelia.
Roland and family and FAWAS-Team
October 14, 2015
We are grateful for the hours that we were allowed to share with him and will never forget him
We are very sad and grieve with his loved ones.
Mike Dunbar
October 11, 2015
Lars will be truly missed and has always been one of my favorite teammates. His "these guys are terrible" speech he gave to us is the best team talk I've ever heard- I've never laughed so hard during a soccer game. I will miss you sir.
Dean Grace
October 10, 2015
Our team from Duluth combined with the Ames Hurricane for several years of the Ancient Rangers tournament. Although we enjoyed the partnership with all the Hurricane players, no one made a stronger impression on us as a player and teammate than Lars. He set the bar for work rate. Unlike many talented players, he was always encouraging of his teammates. Obviously, my association with Lars is limited to the pitch (and an occasional post-game pint) but you learn a lot about the character of a person on the pitch. My sincere condolences to his daughter and wife for your tremendous loss.
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Ioannis Rousochatzakis
October 9, 2015
I was very sad to hear about Lars. I have many memories from our soccer games in Ames Hurricanes, when I was in Ames. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Mike Whittie
October 9, 2015
Mike Whittie
October 9, 2015
I had played both with and against Lars and no matter which way, he was always the hardest working player on the field. Of course I always enjoyed playing with him as it meant that we always had a chance to win. But I also enjoy playing against as he would provide me with the greatest of challenges. He won more of the challenges than I did. I consider myself to be a lucky man to have known Lars and I will take every opportunity possible to celebrate his life and friendship. My deepest sympathies goes out to his wife and daughter and his family in Denmark. As you do, I will miss him forever!
Torin Johansen
October 9, 2015
As a Dane removed from Denmark, I always felt a bond with Lars that was only strengthened by his great humor and the camaraderie of the Ames Hurricanes. I will always treasure the memories of our time spent playing pickup, going out for drinks, and a summer league game in particular where Lars absolutely refused to stop scoring.
Jeg skal savne dig, min ven.
Paul Bruski
October 9, 2015
Lars, I'll miss hearing your fervent halftime talks, your laugh and passionate style of play. Thanks for the memories.
Michael Lee
October 9, 2015
I knew Lars only on the soccer fields of Ames. While I only speak for myself here, I imagine that others shared this feeling: when teams were being chosen for a 'pick-up' game, I was always glad when Lars was on our side, and, a bit apprehensive, when he was not. Peace.
Saed Ibsais
October 9, 2015
The soccer world had lost a great one. I remember all those years we played on soccer field. I will miss you Lars.
Bill Hoene
October 9, 2015
I had the honor of playing with and against him and I could tell from the start of the match that he was a gentleman of the game! He really impressed me with his desire and love of the game! We will all miss him! Bill Hoene/Duluth Soccer player.
Graham Vincent
October 8, 2015
I started playing soccer with Lars in 2000 just after he moved to Ames. Even after he moved away he still made it back to play in the Iowa Games with the Ames Hurricanes as often as he could and we played our last game together in Minnesota in September. He was a great leader and a good friend. His These guys are terrible team talk before one of our games will live forever in multiple languages on our practice shirts. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Carla and Amelia. Karen and I are very sorry that we will not be able to make it to the funeral but you will be in our thoughts.
Joe Kopriva
October 8, 2015
With fond memories! All our love!
The Koprivas~ Joe, Sarah, Harper and Delaney
Miguel Ortiz
October 8, 2015
My deepest sympathies, I had the pleasure of playing soccer with Lars in Blaine, MN. Condolences to his family
Mark and Karri Copman
October 8, 2015
We only just met Lars at the most recent soccer tournament in Minnesota. I enjoyed playing as a teammate with him and his deep passion for the game. My wife Karri enjoyed speaking Swedish with him and hearing about his wonderful family. Our condolences to the Hybel family.
Nate Bock
October 8, 2015
My greatest sympathies and prayers go out to the Hybel family. Lars was always a great guy to have by your side, on and off the pitch. His laughter and humor were contagious, and he set a great example of how to enjoy every moment of life. God bless you Lars.
Dustin Gray
October 8, 2015
I will always remember Lars for his competitive spirit and drive which served him well in life and on the pitch. We could all benefit from having such a drive. Condolences to his family.
Jason Mull
October 8, 2015
Even more than his superior offensive soccer skills, I'll remember his great big smile and his contagious laughter. Rest in peace.
Rudy Perrault
October 8, 2015
My deepest condolences. It was always a pleasure to see him and play with and against him. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and close friends.
David Jiles
October 8, 2015
I was greatly shocked and saddened to hear the news. It's still difficult to believe it.
Peter Robinson
October 8, 2015
Lars, you were a great footballer! It was a pleasure to play with and against you!
Peter Robinson
Nathaniel Wade
October 8, 2015
Kenny.
I was so sorry to hear about Lars. Thanks for sending word along. My thoughts are with you, his close friends, and family.
Nathaniel
Miguel Ortiz
October 8, 2015
Kenny,
So very sorry to here of Lars passing, please pass it along my condolences to his family as well.
Take care!
Miguel Ortiz
Mike Dunbar
October 8, 2015
Kenny,
Please express my condolences to Lars' family- He will be truly missed and has always been one of my favorite teammates. That "these guys are terrible" speech he give to us is the best (and my favorite) team talk I've ever heard. I unfortunately can not attend the service, though I wish that I could.
Safe travels,
md
Reuben Peters
October 8, 2015
I had the pleasure of playing soccer with Lars over his last few years in Ames with the Hurricanes FC, and then visit with him the last two years at an age-group tournament in Minneapolis. He was unfailingly a joy to play with and be around, always positive! He will be missed by all of us who had the privilege of playing with him on the Ames Hurricanes teams. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carla and Amelia. In my last conversation with him, his pride and joy in you both were readily evident.
Stacie Gould
October 8, 2015
So saddened by the loss of Lars. I didnt know him very well as he left the Ames Hurricanes before I joined. I had only met him a few times while he played at Iowa Games with us, but never heard anything but positive and encouraging things about him. Through everything I have always heard about him, I feel as if I truly lost a friend. Thinking of Carla and Amelia in this tough time.
Tomas Horvath
October 6, 2015
I rejoined Electrolux in March 2008 and since then I had the pleasure working with Lars for almost 8 consecutive years until he left for his new job at True Value. Very early it became perfectly clear Lars was not only my boss, but also my friend and mentor.
Great personality, very analytical yet humble person, a very good leader and sales person. I learned so much from him and have always appreciated the business trips and meetings we have done together.
We meet in Malmö (Sweden) end of August this year, Lars was looking very sharp and we had a great time together catching up on life and friendship. It just feels so surrealistic he is gone, and there is not a day I don't think about all the good times we had together. He will be greatly missed, and my thoughts goes to his wife and daughter, may god watch over them.
Tomas Horvath with family
Jason Milton
October 5, 2015
We were shocked and saddened by the news of Lars passing. He was held in the highest regard and will be missed by all his friends at Plastiflex.
With deepest sympathies,
Electrolux Credit Team
October 5, 2015
We will remember Lars for his passion for life and for business and the high level at which he pursued all activities. Our sincere condolences to the Hybel family and all of his friends.
Johan Melander
October 5, 2015
Lars will be missed by many of us. I had the fortune to work with him in Europe. He was true, no politics or games - black was black and white was white. He will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with Carla & Amelia.
Lars Sveberg with family
October 3, 2015
It is with great sadness that we have heard of Lars passing.
Lars will always be in our thoughts as the happy and positive person he was.
We had great meetings together during Lars time at Electrolux, amazing restaurant and food experiences, good soccer games in Copenhagen with his favorite team and it was an honor to have Lars and Carla at our wedding in Molle in Sweden in June 2012.
Our condolences and thoughts to Carla, Amelia and the rest of Lars family and relatives.
Rakesh Kaul
October 2, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family
Janet & Jeff Rhinehart
October 2, 2015
Carla & Amelia, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Guillermo Arizona
October 2, 2015
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Lars with Electrolux team in Prague, CR
Darcy Blais
October 2, 2015
Lars Hybel & Darcy Blais
Darcy Blais
October 2, 2015
David Parkes
October 2, 2015
I am shocked and saddened to hear about Lar's passing. I have not known him long but had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time with him over the last couple of years. I will be better for it and he will be missed. His family Carla and Amelia will be in my thoughts and prayers.
David
Darcy Blais
October 2, 2015
Lars was more than just a colleague, he was a true friend and mentor. I remember meeting Lars for the first time in Stockholm when working at Electrolux. After our first full day of meetings, instead of going to a restaurant for dinner, Lars invited me to his home to meet his wife Carla and daughter Amelia. At that very moment, I knew Lars was more than just a colleague.
Lars always lived life to the fullest and I learned a lot from him in a short period of time. Even after leaving Electrolux we stayed on contact with each other. The last call I had with Lars, was that he was EXTREMELY happy. He was exercising and running frequently, and lost 15 pounds of weight.
Lars you were truly an inspiration and will be missed dearly. Rest in peace my friend.
Tami Frankford
October 1, 2015
I am at a loss for words for right as this is such a traggity. I had the pleasure of working with Lars at Electrolux, Lars was a wonderful & down to earth person that had a great passion for life & everything that he did, and it was a sad day when he left Electrolux, to start a new venture in life, I know that the biggest thing in his life that he had passion and love for was first and foremost his family he always lite up when talking about his daughter and wife, he was very proud of them and I hope they know just how much he loved them, and just remember that he is and always will be watching over you, Lars you are a true inspiration and you our gone but you will NEVER be forgotten.
Richard Goodman
October 1, 2015
Thoughts and prayers from Beam of Knoxville. We knew Lars for the better part of 20 years and have enjoyed every bit of it.
Christian Grattage
October 1, 2015
I knew Lars through work for six years and deeply respected him. Our mutual passion for soccer was always a common bond. Most though, I fondly recall the day I got to know Lars best...as the two of us walked the length of the beach in Punta Cana, each on a mission to buy "trinkets" for our wives and children at the stores at the end of the beach. While we bounced ideas for gifts off one another, we each shared perspectives and life stories...Lars was immensely proud of his family! I will miss him. My thoughts are with the Hybel family.
Terry Martin
October 1, 2015
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Craig Amick
September 30, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the Hybel family. Lars always had that smile and brought passion to everything he did. Gone to soon, but not forgotten.
Mohammad Hamadiya
September 30, 2015
From all of us at the Vacuum Specialists, we send our thoughts to The Hybel family.
September 30, 2015
Carla & Amelia- I am so sorry to hear about Lars passing. My thought & prayers are with you both.
Mary Robertson
Petra Sekhon
September 30, 2015
We are so sorry, for your loss. He will be missed by all who knew him
Judy Richardson
September 30, 2015
Such terribly sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with Carla, Amelia and the rest of Lars' family. I had the great pleasure of working with him in selling his Charlotte home this year and live in the same Birkdale neighborhood where the Hybel family lived. What a fantastic personality and how I admired him! I know he will truly be missed. My deepest sympathy.
Charlie and Kathy Ford
September 30, 2015
What a special man Lars was. We will forever remember his wonderful smile and his love of life. Angels all around you Carla and Amelia. Thank you for sharing him with us. Love you.
Blake Anderson
September 30, 2015
I didn't know Lars for very long but I'm a better person for it. He had a great passion for everything he did, and spoke of his family often. My sympathy and prayers are with you. I know you will see him again one day.
Dino Di Matteo
September 30, 2015
Carla and Amelia, You are both in my thoughts and prayers. I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. God Bless
Mauro Berlingieri
September 30, 2015
RIP, my friend.
Wanda Lester
September 30, 2015
You have my heartfelt sympathy during this most difficult time. Grief is messy and one of the most difficult experiences we have to face in this life. I have learned from my personal experience that we are never alone. Our Lord and Savior is with us every step of the way.....
Joe Kopriva
September 30, 2015
Carla and Amelia, You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have many memories of time spent with Lars in Webster City/Ames and will never forget them. God Bless.
Bill Brewer
September 30, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Lars' family and his many friends. I had the pleasure to work with him for 14 years. He was much more than a terrific client, he also was a dear friend.
Dave Weber
September 30, 2015
From all of us at Sims Advertising, we send our thoughts and prayers to The Hybel family.
Lars was an enthusiastic and positive presence for those who knew him. We very much enjoyed working with him - and spending time with him during events over the years.
He is in God's loving hands now.
Marc Badia
September 30, 2015
We are really sad to hear these news. We send our deepest condolences to his family. We will keep Lars in our prayers. May he rest in peace.
Francisco, Marc and all the staff at FAPP Sistemas de Aspiración (Barcelona, Spain)
September 29, 2015
Very sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Always remembered
Barry and Kim Lethbridge
Auckland
New Zealand
Terry Osmond
September 29, 2015
I was very sad to hear about Lars' passing. I knew and worked with Lars for almost 14 years. He taught me a lot. My prayers and sympathies are with you and your family at this time.
Brenda Parsons
September 29, 2015
No words can express of a husband, son, brother and father who gave so much.
Lars is a special guardian angel.
Per Cæsius
September 29, 2015
Hvil i fred.
Denise Larochelle
September 29, 2015
Very sorry to hear about Lars' passing. I remember the great times playing on the field with him and the Hurricanes. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Sandy Lukavsky
September 29, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Lars' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this sad time. Thinking especially of his wife and daughter.
Belinda Lapid
September 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathy and condolences from Israel. Btech Ltd.
Such sad news. Our hearts go out to his wife and daughter.
September 29, 2015
It was a great pleasure to work with Lars during many years when he was alone traveling all around the word, and visited us in FRANCE, in Lyon.
I'm very sad.
All my condolences,
Friendly,
Philippe Epitalbra
GB2000
FRANCE
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