Individual Details
Hubert Henry Zirbes
(September 29, 1922 - April 23, 2008)
Hubert H. Zirbes
Hubert H. Zirbes, age 85 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at St. Michael's Hospital in Sauk Centre. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 26, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Rev. Todd Schneider officiated with interment following in the parish cemetery.
Hubert Zirbes was born Sept. 29, 1922, in Melrose, to Joseph and Clara (Petermeier) Zirbes. On Sept. 26, 1944, he married Mildred "Millie" Nathe in Melrose. The couple farmed east of Sauk Centre and for the past eleven years had resided in Sauk Centre. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, St. Paul's Catholic Aid and Bishop Busch Council 4863 Knights of Columbus. Hubert was the last founding member of Cascade Retreat, Inc. of Grand Marais and had served as a director of Community Oil, later Central Minnesota Cooperative (CMC), for over 40 years. He had also served on the Stearns County Planning and Zoning Commission, was a member of the Stearns County National Farmers Organization (NFO) and had served as president for many Democratic caucuses. Hubert enjoyed deer and elk hunting, discussing politics and took great pride in his family farm.
Survivors include three children, Michael (Vonnie) Zirbes of Sauk Centre, Judy (Robert) Berscheid of Grey Eagle and Mark Zirbes of St. Cloud; seven grandchildren, Paula (Brad) Chapulis of Worthington, Chad (Bobbi) Zirbes and Eric Zirbes, both of Melrose, Brian (Justine) Zirbes of Crystal, Nicholas Berscheid of St. Cloud, Benjamin Berscheid of Moorhead, and Robert Berscheid, Jr. of Minneapolis; eight great-grandchildren, Vincent, Jordan, Rebecca, Carter and Axel Zirbes, Gabrielle and Violet Chapulis and Makayla Zirbes; two sisters, Louise (Oscar) Bromen of Sauk Centre and Sr. Mary Zirbes, OSF of St. Cloud; sister-in-law, Sally Zirbes of Sauk Centre.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Millie Zirbes on Oct. 9, 2004; sister, Mary Jane Porwoll; brothers, Fr. Ervin Zirbes and Alcuin Zirbes. Serving as casket bearers were Chad, Eric and Brian Zirbes, Paula Chapulis, Nicholas and Benny Berscheid and Robert Berscheid, Jr. Cross bearer was Vincent Zirbes and scripture bearer was Jordan Zirbes. Carrying Grandpa's memories were Rebecca, Carter and Axel Zirbes, Gabrielle and Violet Chapulis and Makayla Zirbes. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
Hubert H. Zirbes, age 85 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at St. Michael's Hospital in Sauk Centre. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 26, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Rev. Todd Schneider officiated with interment following in the parish cemetery.
Hubert Zirbes was born Sept. 29, 1922, in Melrose, to Joseph and Clara (Petermeier) Zirbes. On Sept. 26, 1944, he married Mildred "Millie" Nathe in Melrose. The couple farmed east of Sauk Centre and for the past eleven years had resided in Sauk Centre. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, St. Paul's Catholic Aid and Bishop Busch Council 4863 Knights of Columbus. Hubert was the last founding member of Cascade Retreat, Inc. of Grand Marais and had served as a director of Community Oil, later Central Minnesota Cooperative (CMC), for over 40 years. He had also served on the Stearns County Planning and Zoning Commission, was a member of the Stearns County National Farmers Organization (NFO) and had served as president for many Democratic caucuses. Hubert enjoyed deer and elk hunting, discussing politics and took great pride in his family farm.
Survivors include three children, Michael (Vonnie) Zirbes of Sauk Centre, Judy (Robert) Berscheid of Grey Eagle and Mark Zirbes of St. Cloud; seven grandchildren, Paula (Brad) Chapulis of Worthington, Chad (Bobbi) Zirbes and Eric Zirbes, both of Melrose, Brian (Justine) Zirbes of Crystal, Nicholas Berscheid of St. Cloud, Benjamin Berscheid of Moorhead, and Robert Berscheid, Jr. of Minneapolis; eight great-grandchildren, Vincent, Jordan, Rebecca, Carter and Axel Zirbes, Gabrielle and Violet Chapulis and Makayla Zirbes; two sisters, Louise (Oscar) Bromen of Sauk Centre and Sr. Mary Zirbes, OSF of St. Cloud; sister-in-law, Sally Zirbes of Sauk Centre.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Millie Zirbes on Oct. 9, 2004; sister, Mary Jane Porwoll; brothers, Fr. Ervin Zirbes and Alcuin Zirbes. Serving as casket bearers were Chad, Eric and Brian Zirbes, Paula Chapulis, Nicholas and Benny Berscheid and Robert Berscheid, Jr. Cross bearer was Vincent Zirbes and scripture bearer was Jordan Zirbes. Carrying Grandpa's memories were Rebecca, Carter and Axel Zirbes, Gabrielle and Violet Chapulis and Makayla Zirbes. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
Events
| Birth | September 29, 1922 | Melrose, Stearns Co., MN | |||
| Marriage | September 26, 1944 | Melrose, MN - Mildred Bernadine Nathe | |||
| Death | April 23, 2008 | Sauk Centre, Stearns Co., MN |
Families
| Spouse | Mildred Bernadine Nathe (1923 - 2004) |
| Child | Michael Zirbes |
| Child | Judy Zirbes |
| Child | Mark Zirbes |
| Father | Joseph L. Zirbes (1891 - 1980) |
| Mother | Clara B. Petermeier (1897 - 1995) |
| Sibling | Ervin Fr. A. Zirbes (1920 - 1982) |
| Sibling | Alcuin Joseph Zirbes (1924 - 1989) |
| Sibling | Louise Zirbes |
| Sibling | Mary Jane Zirbes (1928 - 1998) |
| Sibling | Mary K. Zirbes Sr. |