Death Notice: Marjorie J. Gaige

Marjorie J. Gaige, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, Or. passed away at her home Sept. 27, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Ronald Cletus Opbroek, Joyce Wanda Akeson, Isabelle "Jann" Janet Dalton

Ronald Cletus Opbroek, age 70 resident of The Dalles, passed away September 26, 2020.  Services will be held at a later date.  Spencer, Libby &  Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Joyce Wanda Akeson, age 80, resident of The Dalles, passed away September 28, 2020.  Private services will be held.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Isabelle "Jann" Janet Dalton, age 86, passed away September 30, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Obituary: Rudolph “Rudy” Wostel, 87, of The Dalles

Rudolph “Rudy” Wostel

Rudolph “Rudy” Wostel, 87 of The Dalles, OR. went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2020. He died peacefully in his sleep at Columbia Basin Care, The Dalles, OR. 

Rudy was born February 7, 1933 in Tillamook, OR. to Rudolph Paul Wostel Sr., born in Bohemia and Elsie Blank Wostel, born in Germany. They met and married in Portland, OR in the 1920’s. His parents preceded him in death.

Rudy attended Tillamook Catholic High School, and then St. Martin’s College, Lacy, WA. He excelled in basketball at both institutions.

He met and married Ann Gregerson of Monroe, WA in 1953 and settled in Tillamook. They later divorced.  

In 1968 Rudy made his permanent move to The Dalles, where he worked as an Industrial Contractor for Sears & Roebuck for over 25 years.  

After retirement, his passion for collections and antiques led him to a new life and circle of friends with Eagle Antiques.  He attended many Portland Expo installations and travelled around the Pacific Northwest in search of items for the shop.  

Rudy was a member of a bowling league in the Dalles and won numerous trophies over the decades.  He was an avid hunter, avid fisherman, intense stamp collector and successful gardener … could never eat better boysenberries than those from Rudy’s garden, nor drink better root beer that those summer batches from Rudy’s garage.  Rudy loved his sports games but especially basketball and followed the Portland Trailblazers attending games when possible.  

Rudy and his sense of humor will be missed immensely by his family and wide circle of friends.  

Rudy was a beloved father and is survived by daughters, Dianne Wostel Davis (Charles) of Longs, SC, Sheila Wostel Nix of Longs, SC; sons, Randall Paul Wostel of The Dalles, OR , Ronald Joseph Wostel (Zandra) of Tallahassee, FL.; grandson, Ryan Keith Lick of North Myrtle Beach, SC; granddaughters, Danielle Nicole Wostel of Tallahassee, FL, Jessica Brook Wostel Robertson (Jaymin) of Franklinton, NC; great grandchildren, Jordin, Jaxtin, Jensin, David; sister, June Hedwig Wostel of Portland, OR; nieces, Deborah Severns Tupper and her family of Tillamook, OR, Linda Brooks Shafer and her family of Dallas, TX; stepchildren, Dennis Botts, April Botts Re, Teri Botts Davis, all of The Dalles, OR.

Rudy was preceded in death by siblings, Paul Wostel, Dorothy Wostel, Elisabeth Wostel Severns, Mary Wostel Brooks; granddaughter, Holly Anne Wostel Szilveszter; and second wife, Charlotte Sartain Botts. 

Interment will be private due to the World Pandemic.

The family would like to express deepest appreciation of the Columbia Basin Care Facility, with special thanks to the staff, physicians and hospice caregivers who exhibited kindness and concern throughout his stay and final days. 

The family requests donations be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memorial, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

“Memory of Rudy”  address for family may be obtained by email, RanWost@gmail.com 

Death Notice: Rudolph "Rudy" Wostel

Rudolph "Rudy" Wostel, age 87, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away September 28, 2020.   Private Interment will be held.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notices: Michael-David Wynne, Clarice H. Smoot

Michael-David Wynne, age 28, passed away near Warm Springs, Or.  Sept. 25 ,2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  

Clarice H. Smoot, age 87, a resident of Moro, Oregon passed away at a local hospital Sept. 24, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements

Death Notices: Ethel Emily Mauser, Howard Henry Thille

Ethel Emily Mauser, age 77, resident of The Dalles, passed away September 19, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Howard Henry Thille, age 89, resident of The Dalles, passed away September 23, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notice: Horst Peppel

Horst Peppel, age 73, resident of Lincoln City, Oregon and Dallesport, Washington passed away September 18, 202o.  Viewing is planned for 3:00 Saturday September 26, 2020 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home;  a family directed memorial will follow at 4:30 Saturday September 26, 2020 at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, 1003, Sunflower St., The Dalles. 

Death Notice: Robert Duane Eiesland

Robert Duane Eiesland, age 84, passed away at a care facility in Hood River, Or. Sept. 17, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Mieczyslaw "Mick" Grabowski

Mieczyslaw "Mick" Grabowski, age 96, a resident of The Dalles, Or. passed away at a local hospital on Sept. 16, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Emma Louise Goolsby

Emma Louise Goolsby, age 82, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away September 10, 2020.  Services will be held at a later date, information will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell website once details are available.

Death Notice: Donald R. Wilson

Donald R. Wilson, age 62, passed away at a care facility in Maupin, Or. on Sept. 4, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Gaye Estelle Moore

Gaye Estelle Moore, age 81, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 29, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notice: Gary Kenji Abe

Gary Kenji Abe, age 68, resident of Washougal, Washington, passed away August 28, 2020 in The Dalles, Oregon.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Death Notice: Larry Neal Ward

Larry Neal Ward, age 74, resident of Dallesport Washington, passed away August 26, 2020.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date information will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once finalized.  

Death Notices: Lois Claire Foust, Gilbert Lopez Alcarez Jr.

Gilbert Lopez Alcarez Jr., age 56, residence unknown, passed away August 22, 2020.  Arrangements are pending and in care of Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home. 

Lois Claire Foust, age 87, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 11, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notices: Sharon "FISH" Ann Cloud, Diane Sharon Sexton, Sandra Yvette Garrison Geiser

Sharon "FISH" Ann Cloud, age 68, resident of Lyle, Washington passed away August 22, 2020.  Funeral and burial services have been held.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Diane Sharon Sexton, age 73, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 24, 2020.  A memorial gathering will be held at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once they are finalized. 

Sandra Yvette Garrison Geiser, age 85, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away August 15, 2020.  A Service to celebrate her life and remember God's promise of resurrection will be held 1:00 September 19, 2020 at Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow Road, The Dalles, Oregon.   

Death Notices: Sandra Yvette Garrison Geiser, Donald Benjamin Sanders, Vance Ray Morgan

Sandra Yvette Garrison Geiser, age 85, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away August 15, 2020.  A Memorial Celebration will be held in September, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell website when arrangements are finalized.

Donald Benjamin Sanders, age 65, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 9, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  

Vance Ray Morgan, age 85, resident of  Oregon Veterans Home, The Dalles, Oregon, passed away August 10, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notices: Steven M. McKercher, Nancy Sauer

Steven M. McKercher, age 76, a resident of Tygh Valley, Or. passed away at home Aug. 4, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Nancy Sauer, age 76, a resident of The Dalles, Or. passed away at a local hospital Aug. 7, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Raymond K. LaMarche, Michael D. Marguand

Raymond K. LaMarche, age 85, a longtime resident of The Dalles, passed away in Medford, Or. Aug. 3, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Michael D. Marguand, age 68, passed away in Maupin, Or. Aug. 6, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Behrouz Anthony Peters

Behrouz Anthony Peters, age 47, resident of Rolfe, Iowa passed away August 1, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.