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Samuel Koob Obituary
Koob
October 10, 1944
August 11, 2023
Samuel F "Sam" Koob, age 78, of Council Bluffs, IA., passed away August 11, 2023, in Sioux City, Iowa.
Sam was born October 10, 1944, in Granville, IA., to the late Milo and Fran Koob. He graduated from St. Joseph's School in 1962. Spent the next four years serving in the United States Navy serving on the aircraft carrier Bonhomme Richard. On January 10, 1970, Sam married MaryLee Meadows in Omaha, NE. They were blessed with three boys, Craig, Kyle and Kevin.
Sam was a computer program analyst at National Indemnity in Omaha, NE., for 40 plus years. After retirement he enjoyed trips to the Lake of the Ozarks, gardening, playing cards, cheering on the Hawkeyes and spending time with family, often found cheering his grandchildren on at their numerous events. Sam was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him,
Sam was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Council Bluffs, and the American Legion Post #330, in Neola, IA.
In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Quinton and Edith Meadows, son Craig Koob, brothers-in-law Kenny Konz, Ron Meis and Pete Mathern; great nephew Jacob Koob.
Sam is survived by his wife of 53 years, MaryLee Koob; son Kyle (Heather) of Glendale, AZ; son Kevin (Jill) of Crescent IA; grandchildren Kinley, Charlie and Bennett; siblings, Rosemary Meis of Council Bluffs, IA, Marge Mathern of Sioux City, IA, Shirley (Emmet) Steffes Omaha, NE, Patty (Tom) Kiernan of Alton, IA, Kristi (Roger) Kunkel of Sioux City, IA, Denny (Kay) Koob of Granville IA and Dale (Debbie) of Worthington, MN; sister-in-law Corrine (Mike) Minahan of Neola, IA; along with numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Visitation Wednesday 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Memorial Mass Thursday 10:30 a.m., at St. Patrick Church in Council Bluffs. Inurnment in Neola Township Cemetery, with Military Honors by the Neola American Legion. A luncheon will follow at the St. Patrick Church Social Hall in Neola.
Memorials can be made in Sam's name to the American Legion Post #330, or to Neola Fire & Rescue.
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Marcia
August 16, 2023
Worked Sam at Enterprise, what a character to work with. Was one I missed when I quit working with all those great guys.
Gary Mauer
August 16, 2023
I never saw Sam without a kindly smile on his face or a hearty laugh. We'll miss him for sure!
Marvin Swanson
August 15, 2023
Dear Mary Lee
My sincere condolences.
Marvin Swanson
Harry Forehand
August 15, 2023
I worked with Sam at Enterprise Car Rental. You knew it was going to be a good day if you got to work with Sam. No matter where we went you laughed the entire time working with him. He just had the ability to connect with people. Terrific friend. My thoughts are with his family
Terry Runde
August 15, 2023
I worked with Sam at Enterprise. We had many trips to towns in western Iowa picking up cars and taking them back to our branch. Had a lot of good memories. Will miss him.
Harold Holloway
August 14, 2023
I worked along Sam as a Programmer for 40 years. Our cubicles were back to back. Working next to Sam I knew about all his brothers and sisters and where they lived. The many stories about Sam's home life and time in the Navy.
Sam kept you in stitches with his stories. He was a great friend and will be missed.
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