Niculae Schimbeski, 90, of Dubuque, died on Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

Niculae was born on September 17, 1934, in Sulina, Romania, the son of Gheorghe and Sevastia (Manolatos) Schimbeski. On December 19, 1955, he married Epistimia Braileanu in Sulina, Romania.

Niculae was a 1952 graduate of Military Academy in Romania, and 1956 graduate of Military Academy in Bucharest, Romania. He served in the Romanian Air Force for 35 years as an Aircraft Mechanical Engineer, retiring in 1989 with the rank of Colonel.

Niculae was a member of St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Dubuque. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing with cats and dogs, and photography.

Survivors include his wife, Epistimia Schimbeski of Dubuque; two daughters, Camelia Rehus and Luiza Lidia (Nicolae) ILIE both of Dubuque; three grandchildren, Michael C. Rehus, Dan Adrian ILIE, Gabriel Matthew ILIE; and two great-grandchildren, Emmy Rose Rehus and Danny Matthew Rehus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Ion, one sister, Nina, and one son-law, Adalbert Rehus.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Niculae’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.