Frank Rueb, Iii

Frank Anthony Rueb, III, long-time resident of Algona, Iowa, and Bella Vista, Arkansas, entered into rest on September, 28, 2010, at Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa, at the age of 87. He was born February 28, 1923, in Watertown, South Dakota, to Frank Rueb II & Matilda (Rabinord) Rueb.

Frank graduated from Watertown High School in 1941. He attended South Dakota State University (SDSU); then enlisted in the US Army Air Force in 1945. He served as a fighter pilot stationed at Luke Field, Phoenix, AZ, earning his wings but never seeing action, instead being kept state-side because of his training skills. After being honorably discharged from duty, he returned to SDSU and graduated with a degree in Wildlife Techniques and Conservation. He also participated on the golf team and earned 3 varsity letters while at SDSU. Frank was married to Dorothy Jean Gordon on April 23, 1945, in Watertown, South Dakota.

Frank was employed for 33 years by American Cyanamid Co. as a Sales Representative for the Animal Health and Farm Chemical Divisions. He and Dorothy made their home in various communities, settling in Algona, Iowa, in 1953 until retiring in 1985 in Bella Vista, AR. They recently moved to Atlantic, IA, to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

Frank was an avid golfer. His accomplishments included being a 3-time Algona Country Club champion, Algona Open champion and having 5 holes-in-one. He enjoyed sharing his love of golf with his children, being their first teacher. His other interests included bird hunting, bowling, flying, playing cards, stamp and coin collecting, and dabbling in the stock market. Frank took a great interest in supporting Native American schools in South Dakota and Arizona.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Dorothy, of Atlantic, IA; daughter, Jeanne Wilson (Ralph) of Omaha, NE; son, John Rueb (Rose) of Atlantic, IA; grandchildren, Lindsey Wilson and Sean Wilson of Omaha; Amanda Rueb Harrold (Adam) of Council Bluffs, IA; Andrew Rueb of Brookings, SD; one great-grandchild, Jayden Harrold; and sister, Mary J. Conner of Huntsville, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Phyllis Schufeldt and Sheila Rueb.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2010, at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. Visitation will be held at the church, one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions will be directed to the Sheila Jean Rueb Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.