Bobby Dubbs

Bobby Dean Dubbs, age 82, of Wood River, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island.

Memorial services were held Saturday, January 14, at the Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. The Reverend Bev Hieb officiated. Inurnment will be in the Wood River Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Wood River Fire and Rescue.

Online condolences may be left at www.ap-felfuner-alhome. com.

Bobby Dean Dubbs was born July 11, 1940, at Grand Island to Gerald and Bernice (Rathman) Dubbs. He grew and received his education in Wood River, graduating from Wood River High School.

He entered the U.S. Army Reserve in January of 1960 and was honorably discharged in December of 1965.

Mr. Dubbs worked in the meat packing industry for the majority of his working years, retiring from Schuyler Pack.

Bobby loved golfing, fishing, partaking in his grandkids’ activities, and enjoyed his casino trips.

Survivors include three sons, Kevin Dubbs, of North Bend, Brian and Maria Dubbs, of Fremont, and Daniel and Stephanie Dubbs, of David City; one daughter and son-inlaw, Shannon and Rob Krueger, of Lincoln; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his son, Randy L. Dubbs; his parents, Gerald and Bernice Dubbs; and brother, Gary Dubbs.