"maury was a straight up dude-helped clean up german death camps, helped rebuild devastated towns, cared for people on his dime, and was and is a source of unconditional love. see you on the other side maury."
In loving memory of
Maurice E. Vosburg
June 17, 1921 - January 20, 2012
Maurice E. Vosburg of Hampton, died January 20, 2012 at age 90. He was born in Gilman, Iowa, in June 1921, to Glenn and Iva Vosburg. Maurice was a third-generation lumberman, working in the retail lumber business with his father and brother in Gilman, later in Hudson, and opening Vosburg Lumber Company in Hampton in the 1950s.
He served in WW II in the Army Air Corps, Bomb Squadron 37 as an aircraft electrician for bombers in Northern Africa, Sardinia, Corsica, France and Austria. He was awarded several medals, including the Silver Star for heroism.
Following the war, he married Shirley Tranbarger of Conrad, Iowa. They raised four children. In 1970 Maurice left the lumber business and founded Midwest Meter, and later Midwest Computer Register Corporation, both in Hampton. Maurice was active in Iowa Lumberman's Association, CIRAS through Iowa State University, was a member of Anchor Lodge 191 and El-Kahir Shrine Post 183. He was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include brother Gail Vosburg, daughter Jane Johansen, sons Don Vosburg and Ted Vosburg, 5 grandchildren (Heather Johansen, Gina Vosburg, Val Gonzalez, Kate Hindin, Zach Vosburg) and 5 great grandchildren. Maurice was preceded in death by daughter Carol Ann Lawson in 2004, and wife Shirley Vosburg in 2006.
Private burial in Gilman, Iowa.
Tributes
"Our deepest sympathies Ted to you and your family. Maurice will be sadly missed.
Maurice, Dave and Shawn Auxier"
"My deepest sympathy goes out to your whole family ~ I consider it a privilege to have known Mr. Vosburg, even though so very briefly. During his stay in Ackley, it was a highlight for me to spend time with him. I was deeply grateful to read of his notable military service, but I was not surprised by it because he was so obviously a man of honor in every respect. A rare combination of strength, dignity, and kindness made him a memorable gentleman and endeared him to my heart. What a blessing to have such a legacy in your family. I will pray for God's comfort as you say goodbye to this wonderful man, and ask Him to strengthen each of you to carry on the reputation of integrity he has left as a gift to you."
"I was saddened to hear of Maurie's passing. As others have said he was always a "gentlemen" when E saw him and even though its been several years I have fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time of sadness."
"As a child I had some great times at the Vosberg home! I will always have wonderful memories of this family and of their kindness to me. "
"Always a smile and a twinkle in his eye - I enjoyed my visits with your Dad every time I saw him at the Hampton Country Club. He was a special person"
"Your father, grandfather and brother was a true gentleman in every possible way. He will always be remembered by us as a smiling man with a twinkle in his eyes."
"All of my deepest sympathies to the family and friends.Fond memories in chatting many times with him about most anything!
John Ahlering
Murrells Inlet, SC"
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Fond memories of growing up down the road from Vosburgs @ Beed's Lake. Maurie~ say hi to dad up there....you will forever be in my fond memories @ Beed's Lake. "
"Our sympathys go out to the family. Maurre, you will be missed by family and friends."
"my deepest sympathies for all the family. God bless.."
"I have many fond memories of Morrie which make me smile. God Bless."