Matt Taubel

d. June 29, 2013

He received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, and the Unit Citation for Occupation of Japan. He married Catherine Angelbeck on May 23, 1946, at Immaculate Conception Church, rural Kellogg, Minnesota. They purchased the former Joe Schad farm in the Theilman area and farmed there all their lives. He served as trustee for the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery for 40 years. He taught religious education for 26 years. He served as Highland Township assessor. He was treasurer for Conception area rural schools for 10 years. He was local and state president of The Friends of Minnesota Schools Association. He served 42 years on the Greenwood Prairie Burial Association board. He was Wabasha County manager and dealer for Archer Oil for 40 years and was recognized many times for his sales achievements. After retiring from farming, he was assistant manager at JT Variety store in Plainview. In his later years, he enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren, watching the many of species of birds that flocked to his feeders, playing cards and “chicken-foot” dominos, and word find puzzles. He was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus and held the Grand Knight and trustee offices. He also was a long-standing member of the Wabasha VFW Post 4086 and the Plainview American Legion Post 179. He is survived by three sons, Joseph (Patty Jo), Theilman; Jerome (Jan), Rochester; James (Bonnie Friscino), Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin; and six daughters, Kathleen Sagissor (Leo), Plainview; Carolyn Purcell (Dave), Rochester; Marie Meyer (Albert), Theilman; Martha Melvin (Larry), Rochester; Monica Koelsch (Jerald), Pine Island; Rita Young (Maurice), Plainview; thirty-four grandchildren, three step grandchildren; forty great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine, his son, Lawrence, his parents, his sister, Juliana Bauer, his brother, Stephen Taubel, and his granddaughter, Pamela Koelsch. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 3, 11 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, rural Kellogg, Minnesota, with Father William Becker officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Conception. Family and friends may call Tuesday, 4 to 8 pm, at the Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in Plainview and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. A rosary will be recited at 3:45 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in Plainview is in charge of the arrangements. Messages maybe left at www.schadandzabelfuneralhomes.com.

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Matt Taubel

d. June 29, 2013

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