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Donald Franklin Triebel 1926 - 2001

Donald Franklin Triebel Sr. of Red Hook, Dutchess County, NY was born on August 14, 1926 in Poughkeepsie to Dorothy (Simmons) Triebel and William Franklin Triebel. Donald Triebel had a brother William LeRoy Triebel. He married Ethel Marie (White) Triebel on April 6, 1947 and they later divorced. He also married Vera Marie (Young) Triebel on August 8, 1968 and they later divorced. Donald Triebel died at age 74 years old on June 11, 2001 in Red Hook, and was buried at Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery in Red Hook.

Donald Franklin Triebel Sr.

Red Hook, Dutchess County, NY 12571

August 14, 1926

Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, United States

June 11, 2001

Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York, 12571, United States

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Introduction

Although it is only recorded on this site that he was an only child, Donald- in actuality his parents had five children! (names removed because siblings are still living)
08/14

1926

Birthday

August 14, 1926

Birthdate

Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York United States

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Nationality & Locations

United States of America
Military Service

Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served aboard the transports U.S.S. Mifflin and U.S.S. Weiss.
Professional Career

Proprietor of family garage business.
06/11

2001

Death

June 11, 2001

Death date

lung cancer

Cause of death

Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York 12571, United States
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Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery in Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York 12571, United States
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Obituary

Pine Plains Register Herald June 14, 2001, page B9 Services today for Donald Triebel Sr. RED HOOK -- Donald Franklin Triebel Sr., 74, of Red Hook, died June 11, 2001, at his home. Mr. Triebel was a mechanic. For over 50 years he owned and operated Triebel's Garage, Inc. in Red Hook, a business founded by his grandfather in 1917. He was also the founder of the Red Hook Mobile Home Park, and the owner/operator of the Northern Dutchess Mobile Home Park. Mr. Triebel was a member of United Methodist Church of Red Hook, a Life Member of both the Red Hook Post # 7765 VFW and the Harris Smith Post #524 American Legion in Tivoli. He was also a Charter Member and past president of the Red Hook Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the NY Manufactured Houseing Association, and the NARSA Radiator Association. Mr. Triebel was also a member of the Red Hook Businessmen's Association for many years. He was also active with the Boy Scouts for many years. A veteran of the US Navy, Mr. Triebel served during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Born in Poughkeepsie on Aug. 14, 1926, he was the son of William and Dorothy Simmons Triebel. He graduated from Red Hook High School in 1947, and from the Progressive School of Photography in New Haven, Conn. in 1951. On Aug. 5, 1989 at Red Hook, Mr. Triebel married Althea Hansen. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Donald F. (Kathy) Triebel Jr., of Red Hook, and William O. (Geraldine) Triebel, of Staatsburg; two step-daughters, Deborah Colgrave, of Taghkanic and Marcelle Zitz of Milan; a step-son, Henry Schott, Jr. of Poughquag; two brothers, William L. Triebel of Georgetown, Texas and Charles F. Triebel of Salem, Va.; two sisters, Audrey Zindler of Wappingers Falls and Elma Cooper of Richmond, Va.; two grandsons; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, at Burnett, Rockefeller & Hand Funeral Home, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook. The Rev. Paul R. Gingrich will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Red Hook. Arrangements are by Kenneth G. Giek, Burnett, Rockefeller & Hand Funeral Home, Red Hook. Memorial donations may be made in Donald's memory to the United Methodist Church of Red Hook, Church St., Red Hook, NY 12571. =================================================== From Poughkeepsie Journal website obituary archive: Donald Franklin Triebel, Sr. RED HOOK - Donald Franklin Triebel, Sr., 74, of Red Hook, NY, died Monday, June 11, 2001, at his home. Mr. Triebel was a mechanic. For over 50 years he owned and operated Triebels Garage, Inc. in Red Hook, a business founded by his grandfather in 1917. He was also the founder of the Red Hook Mobile Home Park, and the owner/operator of the Northern Dutchess Mobile Home Park. Mr. Triebel was a member of United Methodist Church of Red Hook, a Life Member of both the Red Hook Post #7765 VFW and the Harris Smith Post #524 American Legion in Tivoli. He was also a Charter Member and past president of the Red Hook Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the NY Manufactured Housing Association, and the NARSA Radiator Association. Mr. Triebel was also a member of the Red Hook Businessmens Association for many years. He was also active with the Boy Scouts for many years. A veteran of the US Navy, Mr. Triebel served during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on 8/14/1926, he was the son of William and Dorothy Simmons Triebel. He graduated from Red Hook High School in 1947, and from the Progressive School of Photography in New Haven, CT in 1951. On August 5, 1989 at Red Hook, NY, Mr. Triebel married Althea Hansen. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Donald F. and Kathy Triebel, Jr., of Red Hook, NY; a son and daughter-in-law: William O. and Geraldine Triebel, of Staatsburg, NY; a step daughter: Deborah Colgrave, of Taghkanic, NY; a step son: Henry Schott, Jr. of Poughquag, NY; a step daughter: Marcelle Zitz of Milan, NY; a brother: William L. Triebel of Georgetown, TX; a brother: Charles F. Triebel of Salem, VA; a sister: Audrey Zindler of Wappingers Falls, NY; a sister: Elma Cooper of Richmond, VA; a grandson: Donald W. Triebel of Poughkeepsie, NY; a grandson: David Triebel of Red Hook, NY; a granddaughter: Abigail Triebel of Staatsburg, NY; a granddaughter: Greta Triebel of Staatsburg; 2 great-grandchildren and 8 step grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Burnett, Rockefeller - Hand Funeral Home, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook. The Reverend Paul R. Gingrich will officiate. Interment will be in St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Red Hook. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 - 7-9 PM at the funeral home. The VFW will hold services at 7:30 PM. Memorial donations may be made in Donald's memory to United Methodist Church of Red Hook, Church St., Red Hook, NY 12571. Arrangements are by Kenneth G. Giek, Burnett, Rockefeller - Hand Funeral Home, Red Hook.

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Donald Franklin Triebel

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Date & Place: in Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York USA

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Donald Franklin Triebel

A photo of Donald Franklin Triebel

Date & Place: in Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York USA

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Roxy Triebel

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Donald Franklin Triebel

A photo of Donald Franklin Triebel

Date & Place: in Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York USA

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Roxy Triebel

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Postcard of Triebel's Garage

Postcard of the Triebel family garage in Red Hook. Photo probably taken sometime in the 1920s. Printed on the back is the following: "Tourist Lodge. This is where we stopped. Good rooms and good service."

Date & Place: at Triebel's Garage in Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York USA

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Roxy Triebel

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4 Generations of Triebel Men

Four generations of Triebel men: Left, standing - William Frederick Triebel (1875-1952). He brought his family to Dutchess County from Cohoes, NY and in the spring of 1917 started Triebel's Garage in the village of Red Hook. Will and his wife Grace (Fero) Triebel are buried in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Dutchess Co., NY along with two daughters who died young.

Right, standing - Benjamin Franklin Triebel (1854 - 1929) of Cohoes, Albany Co., NY. Ben is buried in Waterford Rural Cemetery, Saratoga Co., NY with his parents William and Phebe (Cranson) Triebel.

Seated - William Franklin Triebel (1902-1946) with his oldest son Donald Franklin Triebel (1926-2001). Franklin and his wife Dorothy are buried in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

Date & Place: 1928

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Donald Franklin Triebel

A photo of Donald Franklin Triebel (1926 - 2001 with his great grand-daughter.

Date & Place: 2000 in Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York 12571, United States

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Roxy Triebel

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Donald Triebel's Family Tree & Friends

Donald Triebel's Family Tree

Dorothy (Simmons) Triebel Dec 11, 1902 - Feb 1987

William Franklin Triebel Jul 30, 1902 - Nov 25, 1946

Donald Franklin Triebel Aug 14, 1926 - Jun 11, 2001

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William LeRoy Triebel Feb 3, 1930 - Sep 20, 2019

Marriage

Ethel Marie (White) Triebel