David L. Schubert, 82

David L. Schubert, 82

David Lee Schubert, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Dave was born February 3, 1942, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Reuben and Florence (Kotz) Schubert. When he was seven, the family moved to Austin, where he grew up and attended Catholic schools. In March 1976, Dave married Rose Klapperich at Crane Community Chapel in Austin and together had two children. Throughout his life, Dave worked a variety of jobs, retiring after 15 years from Akkerman in Brownsdale. He belonged to the Moose Club, where he served one term as a governor. He was also a member of Eagles Clubs and enjoyed going to Stag on Monday nights. In his free time, Dave loved woodworking, camping at Hope Oak Knoll and Brookside campgrounds, enjoying classic country music, and engaging in games like horseshoes, cribbage, and huckley buck. His fun-loving spirit and love for karaoke at Hope Oak Knoll Campground added joy to those around him. Dave also loved watching NASCAR and participating in NASCAR pools.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Schubert; two children, Sara (Andy) Erkeneff and Jeff (Brenda) Schubert; four grandchildren, Braden, Kaylen (Zach), Morgan, and Ethan; one great-grandchild, Paisley; brother, Jim (Kathy) Schubert; sisters, Jean Ingvaldson, Sandy (Curt) Rayman, and Debbie (Willy) Dickenson; sisters-in-law, Judi Schubert and Dory (Leonard) Fravel; brothers-in-law, Owen (Leola) Klapperich, and Reid (Barb) Klapperich; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Florence Schubert; brother, Robert “Bob” Schubert; in-laws, Lawrence and Esther Klapperich; and brother-in-law, Barry Klapperich.

A memorial service for Dave will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. The visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. prior to the service. A private interment will be held in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.