Command Sergeant Major Edward Gabbard
January 23, 1942 - February 25, 2020
Command Sergeant Major Edward Gabbard Polk City, Iowa January 23, 1942 – February 25, 2020 Command Sergeant Major Edward Deloy Gabbard, son of Beverly Griffith Gabbard and Deloy Gabbard, was born January 23, 1942 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He died at his home in Polk City, Iowa on February 25, 2020 with his family by his side at the age of 78 years. Ed grew up in Waterloo and graduated from West High School in Waterloo, Iowa with the Class of 1960. Ed began working as a car salesman in Waterloo. He then decided to enlist in the Iowa Army National Guard, which turned into a 38 year career retiring in 2002 as a Command Sergeant Major. On March 16, 1990, Ed was united in marriage to Marilyn VanCannon in Waterloo, Iowa. They made their home in Polk City, Iowa. Marilyn was killed in 2007 when a helicopter she was in crashed in Baghdad. Ed really enjoyed life. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the American Legion in Polk City, Iowa, Enlisted Association of the National Guard, and the Sergeant Majors Association. Ed is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife CSM Marilyn Gabbard. He is survived by his children: Terry (Cathy) Gabbard of Waterloo, IA, Sherri Gabbard of Waverly, IA, Kerri (Rick) Wilson of Waverly, IA, Gerri Gabbard of Des Moines, IA, Mari (Harold) Scott of La Porte City, IA, Deborah (Michael) Pommier of Kansas, and Melissa (Woodie) Gabbard Larsen of Colo, IA; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; two brothers: Ernest (Nelda) Gabbard of Mexico, and Gary (Ruby) Gabbard of Minnesota; other relatives; and many friends. Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, 609 7th Street, Boone, Iowa. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Madrid, Iowa with Full Military Honors. Visitation with the family present to greet friends will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, 609 7th Street, Boone, IA. Memorials are suggested to the family to be used at their discretion. Online condolences may be left at www.schroederfuneral.com. Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home 515-432-4550
Command Sergeant Major Edward Gabbard Polk City, Iowa January 23, 1942 – February 25, 2020 Command Sergeant Major Edward Deloy Gabbard, son of Beverly Griffith Gabbard and Deloy Gabbard, was born January 23, 1942 in Cedar Falls, Iowa.... View Obituary & Service Information