Albert Joseph Greubel was born to John and Mary (Heinen) Greubel on May 6, 1919 on the family farm near Milo. He attended St. Mary's of Rosemount and Belmont Center Schools. After leaving school he farmed until joining the army in February of 1942. He was a member of the 12th Field Artillery, Observation Battalion that landed on Utah Beach on June 30, 1944. While in the service, he reached the rank of Staff Sergeant, and received the Good Conduct Medal, the Bronze Star and four Bronze Battle stars. Albert returned to the United States in October of 1946 with an honorable discharge. After returning to Iowa, he once again began to farm east of Milo. On September 1, 1947 he was united in marriage to Lucille Marie Schneider. To this union of 65 years four children were born, Richard, Arnold, Janis and Arlene. Albert enjoyed farming and involving the children in the process. After the children were out of the household, Albert and Lucille did some traveling. He enjoyed just getting in the car and driving, it really didn't matter where. Consequently, they visited every state in the US except Alaska. Albert always enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially when they came to the Village to visit him. He was active in his church, was a director at People's Trust and Savings Bank, and served on many Co-op Boards, as well as being Township Trustee. Albert passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014, at The Village in Indianola. Services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, June 30 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola with burial following in the Rosemount Cemetery, rural Milo. Survivors include his children, Richard (JoAnne) Greubel of Polk City, Arnold (Kay) Greubel of Indianola, Janis (Wayne) Gilman of Stuart, and Arlene Holt of Las Vegas, Nevada; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Brad) Allen, Jennifer (Mike) Endres, Brenton (Angela) Greubel, Kate (Joe) Wade, Sara (Matt) Hillis, Suzy (Andrew) Malloy and Danielle Holt; seven great-grandchildren, Layla and Hayden Endres, Heidi Greubel, Aidan, Jack and Sam Hillis and Addison Malloy; brother Fred and sister Marge (Evan) Harkin, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Lucille, two sisters, and one brother. Visitation will be held 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 29, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola where family will be present to greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and a Rosary service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Memorials may be given to the St. Thomas Aquinas Church Building Fund or St. Augustine Church in Milo. Online condolences may be made at www.overtonfunerals.com.