Randy Dobbins

Randy Dobbins, age 63 , of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at his home. Randy was born July 23, 1954 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Claire and Viola (Streigle) Dobbins. He grew up around Hayesville and lived most of his life in the Sigourney area. Randy graduated from Sigourney High School in 1972.
In 1973 he married Cathy Green. The couple had three children: Dustin, Jesse, and Amy. They later divorced.
Randy worked for Century Motors in Sigourney for 12 years and later started his own business in 1978, Randy's Repair, which he had for 37 years, until retiring in 2015. He loved to hunt and fish in his spare time. He met his long-time companion, Helen Bombei, they were united in marriage on June 19, 2004 in Sigourney. They enjoyed riding his Harley, traveling, spending time together, and enjoying all their grandkids. He lived his life to the fullest and never met a stranger.
His survivors include his wife: Helen Bombei-Dobbins of Cedar Rapids, IA; two sons: Dustin of Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Jesse of Sigourney, IA, daughter: Amy (Chris) Rohde of Waukee, IA; 6 grandchildren: Cedric, Gavin, Trinity, Sadie, Adelyn, and Karsyn; Step children: Matt (Heather) Bombei, Heather (Mike) Anderson, Mindy (Shane) Morse, and Val (Brown) Montague; 6 siblings: Terry (Jackie) Dobbins, Allen (Cathy) Dobbins, Rick (Dottie) Dobbins, Connie (Gary) Hanchett, Pam (Dave) Wood, Nola (Jim) Sharp and several step grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother in law: Sondra and Jack Flanegin, nieces: Tammy Dobbins and Angie Hanchett and great niece: Shelby Davis.
He will be missed very much by family and friends.

Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 am Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the Powell Funeral Home in Sigourney. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to7:00 pm at the funeral home. A private family burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Sigourney. In lieu of flowers, memorials are for Unity Point Health, St. Luke's Foundation for the Hospice unit. Messages and memorials may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.