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Bruce W. Giebel

October 30, 1946 — March 14, 2025

Colona

Bruce W. Giebel, 78, of Colona passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at Mercy One Genesis Silvis Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 10:00am Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Quad Cities Honor Flight.

Bruce was born October 30, 1946 in Geneseo, IL the son of Don and Betty (Voss) Giebel. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Era. He was in the 9th infantry and wounded in March of 1967. Bruce was a member and chaplain of Colona American Legion Post 1233, a member of La Chateau 40 & 8 in Atkinson, and past commander of Geneseo VFW Post 5083. He worked at National Railway as a crane operator and John Deere. He enjoyed target shooting and participating in the Colona Legion Post 1233 honor guard.

Survivors include his siblings Linda, Don, Kevin, and Lori. He is also survived by his friends and caregivers Melissa Bystry and Otis Capps.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)

Schroder Mortuary- Colona

213 1st st., Colona, IL 61541

Funeral Service

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Schroder Mortuary- Colona

213 1st st., Colona, IL 61541

Burial

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Rock Island National Cemetery

Rodman Ave, Moline, IL 61265

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