Gerald Tribble

Visitation1 PM to 2 PM Thursday, April 21, 2011First Christian ChurchCoon Rapids, IowaFuneral Service 2 PM, Thursday, April 21, 2011 First Christian Church Coon Rapids, Iowa Officiating Rev. Ben Ramirez Musical Selections “The Old Rugged Cross” Congregation “Wind Beneath My Wings” “In The Garden” Cindy Seastrom, Vocalist Lois Shirbroun, Organist Casket Bearers Dick Lansman Jr.      Tim Lansman      Doug Heuton Curtis Heuton      Eddie Heuton      Terry Heuton Interment Union Township Cemetery Rural Coon Rapids, Iowa    Gerald Juawn, son of Herschel and Annie (Biles) Tribble, was born June 22, 1939, at Independence, Missouri. He grew up and attended school at Independence. Following his schooling, Gerald worked various jobs around Independence and Omaha, Nebraska.   In the late 1950s, Gerald was married to Ila Dean Harvkey. Two sons, Clint and Rick, were born to this marriage. On August 5, 1962, Gerald was united in marriage with Katherine Rudolph at Omaha, Nebraska. The couple made their home in Coon Rapids. Gerald worked for Garst and Thomas and then drove truck until he was forced to retire due to health concerns.    Gerald was a beloved and great guy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and doing yard work. He was an excellent carpenter and was a self-taught wiz on the computer.    On Sunday, April 17, 2011, Gerald died at his home in Coon Rapids, Iowa, following a lengthy illness. He was 71 years of age.    Gerald is survived by wife Katherine Tribble of Coon Rapids; a son Rick Tribble; siblings: John Tribble of Vine Grove, Kentucky; Judy Musgrave of Raytown, Missouri; Betty Carlson of Omaha; Bob Bliss of Omaha; Terry Tribble and wife Peggy of Underwood; and Dean Bliss of Omaha; a nephew Kerry Tribble; two nieces Val Tribble and Diane Lacey; other relatives and many friends.    He was preceded in death by his parents; his son Clint and another son in infancy; and two brothers Paul Tribble and Fred Tribble. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me" With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.