Dustin Dean Dobbins

Dustin Dean Dobbins

1978-2021

Waukee- Dustin Dean Dobbins, 43, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 after a short, unexpected illness. He was born on July 12, 1978 in Ottumwa, IA, the oldest child of Randy and Cathleen (Green) Dobbins. 

He grew up in Sigourney and graduated from Sigourney Jr. Sr. High School in May of 1996. On a football scholarship, Dustin attended college at William Penn University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. He had a true passion for sports, and along with football, was an avid weightlifter, and loved to play softball. 

Dustin began his career working in law enforcement in Keokuk County and Muscatine County. He served active duty in the United States Army as an Infantry NCO and Officer from 2004 - 2019. During his military career, he was stationed at FT. Benning, Ga., FT. Richardson, Ak, and FT. Leonard Wood, Mo. He completed two deployments from 2006 -2007 and from 2012-2013. He held leadership assignments from Infantry Team Leader up through Infantry Company Commander. Dustin was currently the Commander of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association and stayed active in attending many veteran events throughout Iowa. “Veterans Helping Veterans.” 

After returning from the Army, Dustin purchased a home in Waukee, Iowa to be close to family.

Dustin loved his family – he was proud of his kids, his sister was his best friend, and he loved his mom. He also ran “Dustin’s Day Care” where he spent hours spoiling his nieces. 

Dustin is survived by his three children, Cedric (Jillian Huser) Dobbins of Indianola, Iowa, Gavin Dobbins of Ollie, Iowa and Trinity Dobbins of Stuart, Iowa; his mother and stepfather, Cathy and Steve Lippard of Sigourney; his brother, Jesse Dobbins of Sigourney; his sister, Amy (Chris) Rohde of Waukee, Iowa; nieces, Sadie, Adelyn and Karsyn; stepmother, Helen Bombei-Dobbins; step-brothers, Matt (Heather) Bombei; Steven Lippard, and Ryan Lippard; step-sisters, Heather (Casey) Bilden, Mindy (Shane) Morse, and Val (Brown) Montague; and many, many more family members and friends who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Randy; his four grandparents; and the many fallen friends he served with. 

Dustin lived his life to the fullest. He pushed limits, extended expectations, and left an impression on everyone he met. He was magnetic – and he will be missed. 

Services were held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. and the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 12:30 p.m. Dustin will be laid to rest with military honors at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, located off the Van Meter exit, at 2 p.m. following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to the family to be designated to a local Veteran’s charity.