Geraldine L. Dobbe

Geraldine “Gerri” Lee Dobbe, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Davenport, Iowa. She was born on July 26, 1941, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to John and Avalee Fitzgerald. She grew up near Nevada, Iowa attending Milford Schools.

She met the love of her life, Earl Dobbe, in 1961 at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, and they were married on June 6, 1964. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and community. She was a longtime member of the Catholic Church and appreciated the friendships and community she found there.

Gerri attended Marycrest College and then Iowa State University, earning a degree in Child Development and beginning a lifelong passion for teaching. She first taught at St. Cecilia’s in Ames, Iowa, before moving to Eldridge in 1979, where she continued her career with the North Scott School District, ultimately retiring after many years of teaching fifth grade at Alan Shepard Elementary. Her dedication to her students and love for education touched countless lives.

Nothing brought her greater joy than being a mother and grandmother. She treasured time spent with her children and grandchildren, attending their activities, and celebrating their accomplishments. She also enjoyed baking, playing cards, shopping, and spending time with family and friends, who were always the center of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dobbe, and her infant son, Christopher.

She is lovingly remembered by her son Matt (Jill) Dobbe and their children Eric and John Dobbe; and her daughter Susan (Ryan) Blaskovich and their children Grant (Emma) Blaskovich, and Paige Blaskovich; and her siblings, Marjorie (Joe) Rinehart, Kathy (Allan) Huse, MaryAnn Fitzgerald (Tony Ives), and Mike (Peggy) Fitzgerald, along with many extended family members and dear friends.

A Visitation/Celebration of Life will be held February 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Traditions in Eldridge, Iowa (2150 E LeClaire Rd). A private family service was scheduled at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

Memorials may be directed to the North Scott Educational Foundation in her name. Flowers can be sent to 205 S. Tombergs Drive, Eldridge, Iowa.

Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.