Posted on 7 February 2013

Duane Lee Douglas, Sr. dies at 65
September 17, 1947 - February 7, 2013
Posted: Monday, February 11, 2013

Duane Lee Douglas Sr., of rural Cresco, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at his home with his family gathered around him.

Funeral Services for Duane will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at Saude Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saude with Pastor Dan Larson officiating.  Burial will be at Saude Lutheran Cemetery in Saude.  Military rites will be provided by the Alta Vista VFW Post 4069.

Visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton and will continue at the church one hour prior to the funeral service on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the family.  Online condolences for Duane may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Duane Lee Douglas, Sr was born 17 September 1947 in New Hampton, to Bernard and Gwendolyn Douglas (Kahn).  He was a 1965 graduate of Nashua High School.  After graduation Duane enlisted in the Marine Corps and served until Sept 1969 as a UH-34D and CH-46 Helicopter crew chief.  During that time he served 27 months in Vietnam with HMM 164.  While in Vietnam, he received the Purple Heart, Air Medal with 5 stars, Combat Air Crew wings with 3 stars and Good Conduct Medal.  On 20 September 1969, he married the love of his life, Brenda Kay Wade of Richlands, NC.

From 1970 to 1986, Duane and his family farmed in Chickasaw and Howard counties.  He was employed at TriMark in New Hampton for 31 years, retiring in 2009.  Duane enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards with his family.

Duane is survived by his loving wife, Brenda of 43 years.  Also, survived by his six children; Duane (Michelle) Douglas of Oklahoma City, OK, Michael Douglas of Novi, MI, Steven (Smia) Douglas of Arlington, VA, Belinda Ehrig of Cresco, Sarah (Joel) Cox of Evansdale, IA and Adam (Jess) Douglas of Waterloo, and 13 grandchildren; Desiree, Devin, Crystal, Dylan, Chance, Destiny, Kayla, Natalie, Grace, Jordan, Warren, Jade, Kaitlyn, and one on the way.  He is also survived by his brothers and sisters; Helen Nosbisch of Waterloo, Gloria Parks of New Hampton Louis (Karen) Douglas of Waterloo, Reuben (Carla) Douglas of Denver, Norma (Tim) Shea of Dodge City, KS, Nancy (Tim) Bathke of Tripoli, and Angela (Chuck) Diesburg of Ionia, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Gwen Douglas, two brothers, Bernard and Dennis Douglas and three brother-in-laws, Bill Nosbisch, Donald Parks, Gary Piper.

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Lorrine J. Bennor dies at 84

Posted: Monday, February 11, 2013

Lorrine J. Bennor age 84 of Nashua, died Sunday, Feb.10, 2013, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City.   

Arrangements are pending at Hugeback- Johnson Funeral Home, Nashua. Online condolences for Lorrine's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.  641-435-4134

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Sylvia L. Schafer dies at 81
January 5, 1932 - February 11, 2013
Posted: Monday, February 11, 2013

 

Sylvia L. Schafer age 81 of Greene, died today Monday Feb. 11, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.   

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at St. John United Church of Christ-Pleasant Hill, in rural Nashua, with Pastor Laura Hucke presiding.  

Interment will be in Willow Lawn Cemetery, Plainfield, with Dale Schneider, Mellissa Schneider, Scott Schilling, Michael Polthast, Jennifer Polthast and Chad Hinz serving as pallbearers.  

Friends may greet the family 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour  prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Online condolences for Sylvia's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.  

Sylvia Lydia Schafer was born Jan. 5, 1932, on the Schilling family farm near Plainfield in rural Bremer County, the daughter of Louis and Lydia (Scheidecker) Schilling. She received her education in Plainfield and graduated from the Plainfield High School in 1950. It was while she was in high school she met the love of her life, Lyle Schafer. Lyle had been enlisted in the United States Navy when the couple were married at St. John UCC Church-Pleasant Hill, on September 26, 1953. The couple lived a short time in California until Lyle was honorably discharged at which time they began farming near Charles City. In 1960, the couple moved into Charles City and then in 1964 made the permanent move to their current home in Greene. While raising her three sons, Sylvia worked for many years at Dralle's Department store in Greene. She was an active member at St. John UCC Church having sung in the choir and served with the women's fellowship. She enjoyed needle work, making quilts for her grandchildren and sewing. She had a passion for her flower garden and loved  growing roses. She was also a member of the Greene Legion Auxiliary. The precious moments she had were when she could spend time with family and she will be remembered by them as the picture-taker. Sylvia and Lyle also enjoyed many trips to see family in Colorado.  

Survivors include her husband, Lyle; three sons, Calvin (Jani) Schafer of Bailey, CO, Merlin (Tammy Hain) Schafer of Mason City and James (Corey Head) Schafer of San Francisco; one brother, Frederick Schilling of Waverly; eight grandchildren, Merrille (Chad) Hinz, Cherilyn Schafer, Bill Schafer, Aubrie (Isaiah Egan) Schafer, Toby Schafer, Daniel Schafer, Ricky Schafer and Brooke Hain; and four great-grandchildren.  

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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LaVern Wendt dies at 87
May 26, 1925 - February 13, 2013
Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013
 
LaVern Wendt, age 87, of New Hampton died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton surrounded by his family.

Funeral services for LaVern will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating.  Burial will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in rural Frederika.  Military rites will be provided by New Hampton American Legion Post 38 and New Hampton VFW Post 5238.

Visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Online condolences for LaVern’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. 

LaVern Henry Wendt was born May 26, 1925 to Ernest and Hulda (Moeller) Wendt on the family farm near Frederika.  He was a graduate of Frederika High School in 1944.  After graduation he enlisted in the US Army on February 2, 1945 and received his honorable discharge on December 8, 1946.  LaVern was assigned to the 363rd TC Harbor Craft Company in the Philippines.  He received the Army of Occupation Medal Japan, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Victory medal and Good Conduct Medal.

On March 29, 1948, LaVern married Ruth Steege at Peace Church in Fredericksburg.

He worked at Skyline Harvestore of Nashua, Farmers Butter and Dairy in Fredericksburg, Rath Packing in Waterloo.  LaVern farmed in the Fredericksburg and New Hampton areas until 1992 when he retired because of health reasons.  He enjoyed Polka dancing, farming, traveling, cooking and spending time with his family.

LaVern is survived by his four children, LaVonne (Wendell) Tank of New Hampton, Lynette (Gary) Rathbone of New Hampton, Merlin (Clara) Wendt of Roland, and Rhonda (Larry) Stange of Waucoma; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Wendt of New Hampton; Brother-in-law, Curt Bigelow of Decorah and brothers and sisters-in-law, Lyle (Darlene) Steege and Alice (Glen) Fenneman, both of Fredericksburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 34 years, Ruth; two brothers, Harley and Lynford; a granddaughter, Shelly Ann Stange and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Wendt and Wilma Bigelow. 

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Gordon E. Mau dies at 93
January 2, 1920 - February 12, 2013
Posted: Friday, February 15, 2013 

Gordon E. Mau, age 93, of New Hampton passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center.

According to Gordon’s wishes, a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Gordon E. Mau was born to Walter and Marea (Milbrandt) Mau on January 2, 1920 near Britt.  He attended and graduated from Hanlontown High School.  After graduation, he attended the University of Iowa where he earned his BS in Civil Engineering.  He then continued his education when he attended and graduated from Harvard University with a Masters Degree in Sanitary Engineering.  He received his PhD from the University of Iowa in 1958.  The highlight of his career was his international work in China and Bangladesh.  It was while working in Bangladesh that he met Marie Votava whom he married on May 9, 1959.  In 1965, the couple returned to Iowa with their three children.  The family made their home on a farm outside of New Hampton where they raised crops, pigs and an award winning South Devon cattle herd.  The culmination of his engineering career and love of farming led to his receiving the 2003 state soil conservation award.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, the Iowa Cattleman’s Association, various local and state Engineering boards and committees. 

Gordon is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marie; his three children, Barbara (Ray) Harre, Roberta (Andrew) Skipor and Russell (Sandra) Mau; his eight grandchildren, Annie, Dan, Chris, Andrea, Rachel, Joe, Ben and Braden.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Opal Wickman.

Gordon’s legacy to his family was that he maintained his independence to the end. 

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Linda L. Denner dies at 90
December 11, 1922 - February 14, 2013
Posted: Friday, February 15, 2013

Linda L. Denner, age 90, of New Hampton went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2013. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb.18, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating.  Burial will follow in New Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church.  Online condolences for Linda’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Linda was born to Friebert and Adelia (Troge) Heusmann on December 11, 1922 on a farm near Rudd.  She attended the country school near Rudd and then graduated from Charles City High School. Upon graduation, Linda worked as a bookkeeper at Security Bank in Charles City.  On August 4, 1946 she was united in marriage to Albert Denner at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charles City.  The couple farmed for 34 years on their farm north of Boyd.  Linda helped with chores including the chickens and the pigs.  Linda and Albert retired to New Hampton in 1980.    She loved gardening and many have enjoyed her cooking.  For 33 years, Albert & Linda enjoyed snowbirding in Arizona.  She also enjoyed playing cards, especially 500 and visiting with family and friends.  She was active in church work at Trinity Lutheran including Ladies Aide and Circle.

Linda is survived by one brother, Ed Heusmann of Mason City; sister-in-law, Marie Denner of New Hampton and her nieces and nephews, Keith (Eileen) Denner of West Des Moines, Dean Denner of Manhattan, KS, Allen (Jan) Denner of Ames, Gary (Lori) Denner of Nevada, IA, Karen (Mark) Borchers of Holstein, IA, David (Pat) Heusmann of Mt. Pleasant, IA and Barb (Jim) Berry of Portage, MI.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert in 2008; and her brother Wally Heusmann. 

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Merna L. Slack dies at 88
November 17, 1924 - February 14, 2013
Posted: Monday, February 18, 2013 

Merna L. Slack, 88, of Waterloo, died at the Lakeview Landing of Friendship Village on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 of natural causes. 

She was born on November 17, 1924 in Nashua, daughter of  Frank L. and Clara L. Reese Richards.  She graduated from Nashua High School in 1942 and attended Normal School Training while in high school. She taught one year in Richland Township.
She married Robert W. Slack on September 26, 1943 at the First United Methodist Church in Nashua. Merna then assisted him on their farm in Chickasaw County for 30 years and worked at Salisbury Laboratory in Charles City for 6 of those years.  After moving to Waterloo, she worked as a cashier at the HyVee on Byron St. for 14-1/2 years, retiring in 1989.

Merna was a member of the Kimball Ave. United Methodist Church and the Women’s Society.
             
She is survived by her two daughters: Sharon Longhorn and her husband Gary of Gilbertville and Linda Ferguson and her husband William of Omaha; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren: Leslie (Jeff) Balvanz of Gilbertville and their children: Adam (Ashley) Arnold and their daughter Rylie Grady and Jessica Arnold and her son Joseph Hogan; Janel (Joel) Vandermore of Geneseo, Illinois and their daughters: Emma and Mia Vandemore; Sandra (Chuck West) Longhorn of Little Rock, Arkansas; Marta (David Drum) Ferguson of Columbia, Missouri and their daughter Clara Faye Ferguson Drum; and Matthew (Holly) Ferguson of Omaha and their children: Benjamin, Hannah and Mallory Ferguson. Merna is also survived by her two brothers and their wives: Clinton and Betty Richards of Charles City, and Franklin and Joan Richards of Dallas, Texas.       
       
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Geneva Williams. 
Services: 10:30am Monday Feb. 18. 2013 at the Kimball Ave United Methodist Church. Family will greet friends an hour before the services. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Waterloo. Memorials may be directed to the family.
 
Arrangements by Locke Funeral Home (319) 233-6138.   Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralHome.com

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Doug T. Anderson dies at 70
March 30, 1942 - February 15, 2013

Doug T. Anderson, age 70 of Fredericksburg died Friday, February 15, 2013, at his home in Fredericksburg.

Services will be held at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg on a later date.

Douglas Theodore Anderson was born March 30, 1942 in West Union, IA, the son of Lloyd and Ana (Anderson) Anderson. His early years were spent just outside of Clermont and he was joined by a sister,Jane Ellen in January of 1950. Like most brothers and sisters there was rivalry. His mother tells of how little sister used to find his gum and chew it during the day when he was at school, carefully returning it before the end of the school day. When Doug was about ten years old, he moved with his father to a farm outside of Clermont, alongside of the Dibble Creek. He attended school in Clermont and went to Valley High School until age 16. School was never his forte, and he left in the second week of his Junior year, refusing to return even with the encouragement of several of his teachers. He was a member of the local 4-H club and through the knowledge he gained the family was persuaded to buy a Holstein cow to add to the beef herd, increasing the fat content of the milk.

At 16, he became the proud owner of a 1947 burgundy Ford. He built his mechanical skills keeping it running. His other special treasure was a 1942 John Deere LA, lovingly known as ‘ Little John.’ He kept this all his life. As a young adult, Doug could be found every Sunday night at the Roller skating rink in Ossian,Iowa. He preferred this activity to dancing, and was quite talented at it, and made many good friends.
He was a good brother to his little sister, making sure she made it to her 8th grade graduation, confirmation, the prom and other important school events. In fact, he even attended her 30th class reunion with her when Jane’s husband had to return to Australia on short notice.

Douglas joined the Iowa National Guards and served his time with them. He was in the Red Bull Division, and did his training in Fort Bragg Louisiana. On his return, he met a young woman from the Twin Cities. He and Mary Ann Newport were married in October, 1965. They lived in Decorah Iowa, where Doug worked as a Mechanic for several years. To this union two children were born, Donna Mae in Nov 1966 and Daniel Scott in January 1968. The couple later divorced.
In late 1967 Doug was needed to take over the farm after the death of his Aunt Marion and the ill health of his Father, Lloyd. Doug and Mary Ann ran the farm for several years, until its sale in 1969. In June 1976 he married Colleen Foster Peters, and together they raised the blended family of 6 children. Doug drove truck for a number of years for multiple companies hauling milk. He enjoyed the long hauls, talking on his CB radio, under the call sign Rainbow.
He retired in 2010 to the farm outside Fredericksburg where ill health began to take its toll.

He leaves behind his wife Colleen, one son, Daniel (Demita) Anderson of Williston, FL; one daughter, Donna Mae Anderson (Rex) Lawson of Ostrander; three step-daughters, Deanna (Wade) Hauser of New Hampton, Elizabeth (Steve) Helgen of Cedar Falls, Annette Peters of Fredericksburg; one step-son, Marty Peters of Alvord, IA; one sister, Jane(John) Klunder of Australia; sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; many cousins in the West Union and Clermont area.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Sandra Kay Kolodziej dies at 69
April 2, 1943 - February 14, 2013

Sandra Kay Kolodziej age 69 of Nashua died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua. Private family interment will take place at a later date. Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua.

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Clarence John Lansing dies at 86
November 17, 1926 - February 17, 2013
Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Clarence John Lansing, age 86, of New Hampton died Sunday afternoon, Feb. 17, 2013, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Holy Family Catholic Church-St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by his granddaughters and Elaine Holthaus will serve as lector. The offertory gifts will be presented by his daughters. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Hampton with Joshua Ramirez, Anthony Ramirez, Jeramy Monroe, Allen Lantow, Crystal Noble and Donald Baumler serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 3 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 6:30 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.  Online condolences for Clarence's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Clarence John Lansing was born November 17, 1926, in Ossian, the oldest child of Henry and Ida (Blong) Lansing. He received his education at St. Francis DeSalles Catholic School in Ossian. As a young man he worked on the Lansing family farm northeast of Ossian and for other farmers as well. On June 20, 1951, at St. John Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson, he married Darlene Elsbernd. To this union seven children were born. The couple initially farmed for three years near Calmar and then purchased the farm near Fort Atkinson that their son, Lonnie still owns and operates. In 1971, Clarence and Darlene farmed near Spillville until retiring in 1988 and moving to their current New Hampton Home. While he was farming, Clarence did custom farming and also worked for Buchheit Produce and at John Deere in Waterloo. He loved playing cards, fishing and gardening. 

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Darlene; two sons, Lonnie Lansing, Lavern (Kathy) Lansing, all of Fort Atkinson; four daughters, Leona (Darwin) Eichenberger of Fredericksburg, Lois (Charles) Lantow of Nashua, Laura (Israel) Ramirez of Giddings, Texas, Louise Monroe of Atalissa; nineteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard (Madge) Lansing of Ossian; one sister, Rita Baumler of West Union; one brother-in-law, Serenus (Margaret) Elsbernd of Fort Atkinson; four sisters-in-law; Marie Setter of Ft. Atkinson, Alice Myers of Waucoma, Rose Lansing of Elgin, Alice Elsbernd of Fort Atkinson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Linus Lansing; one brother, Virgil Lansing; one sister, Theresa (Cyril) Baumler; brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin Baumler, Leonard Myers, Leonard (Rita) Nolte, Gerd Setter, Andrew Elsbernd, Leo (Helen) Elsbernd, Wilfred Elsbernd, Andrew Elsbernd and Edward Elsbernd.

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Celeste Mae Kobliska dies at 86
July 19, 1926 - February 17, 2013
Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Celeste Mae Kobliska, age 86, of Arlington, VA, and formerly of Alta Vista,  died on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at her home with her family at her side.

Visitation will be on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. with a 4:30 p.m. rosary at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma.  Visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Monday.  Friends may leave condolences for Celeste’s family at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma with Fr. Steve Garner celebrating.  Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery at St. Cecelia.

Celeste was born July 19, 1926, in Deerfield, to Joseph and Anna (Smith) Kobliska. 

A long-time Arlington resident, Celeste was the co-founder and president of WOI, Inc., a shared tenant facilities office rental business that operated in Washington, D.C.  Prior to that, she worked as an office manager at the Watergate. Before coming to the Washington area, she lived and worked in Minneapolis, Houston and Cedar Rapids. An intrepid traveler throughout her life, she enjoyed numerous trips to destinations in Mexico, Europe, Asia, North Africa, Australia and around the United States, and once emerged from retirement to pursue two of her favorite activities—business and foreign travel—by spending several months managing an office in Hong Kong. She also enjoyed spending time with and sharing in the activities of her "adopted grandchildren," grandnephews Christopher and Andrew Piemonte of Arlington.

Celeste is survived by one sister Marie Galligan of Waterloo; and brothers, Walter Kobliska of Charles City, and Kenneth Kobliska of Minneapolis, Minn. Aunt of nieces Mary Kay Piemonte, Arlington, Va.; Denise Streich, Charles City; Marge Loes, Mason City, and Sheryl Ostlund, Des Moines,  nephews Don Galligan, Anaheim., Calif.; Joseph Galligan, Brea, Calif.; Daniel Kobliska, New Hampton; Joseph Kobliska, Albuquerque, N.M, James Kobliska, Alta Vista; Steven Kobliska, Alta Vista, Michael Kobliska, Moville; and David Kobliska, Cedar Falls.  She was the great-aunt of many grandnieces and grandnephews, whose lives and careers she took great pleasure in following through the hundreds of photos displayed in her kitchen "office."

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Leo Kobliska and nephew Dennis Tolliver. 

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Kenneth Eugene "Kenny" Huber dies at 62
July 22, 1950 - February 19, 2013
Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Kenneth Eugene "Kenny" Huber age 62 of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of New Hampton died Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, 2013, at the Hospice of the Valley - Dobson Home in Chandler, Ariz. 

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 2, 2013 at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus presiding.  Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Online condolences for Kenny's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.  

Kenneth Eugene Huber was born July 22, 1950, the oldest son of Kenneth W. and Jeanne (Halvorson) Huber. He received his education at St. Joseph Grade School in New Hampton and was a 1968 graduate of the New Hampton High School. He attended the Rochester Community College in Rochester, Minn. He married his high school sweetheart Patty Barloon on August 29 1970 and they moved to Phoenix in 1972.

 They later divorced but have remained lifelong friends. He met Allison Carman in 1990, they married in 1997, divorced in 2008 and reconciled in 2012. Allison was with him at the end of his life. 

Kenny had worked at John Deere and the Department of Human Services in Waterloo.  After moving to the Phoenix area he was employed again by the Department of Human Services and later become a real estate agent.  He also was a Photographer for Heartland Homes in Phoenix.   Kenny was an accomplished self-taught guitarist, playing and singing in the Kenny Huber Band, the Black and White Band and soloing at several venues in Phoenix and Scottsdale.  He loved hiking and hunting in the desert; traveling, tennis, tai chi; nascar racing, and football.  He will be remembered by his family for his sense of humor, his music, and his generosity.     T

hose surviving to remember him are his mother, Jeanne Huber of New Hampton; one sister, Katie (Kent) Loonan of Hudson; two brothers, Chris (Carolyn) Huber, Tom Huber, all of New Hampton; one niece, Sara (Dan)Johnson of Swisher and great-niece Ava Renae Johnson.  

He was preceded in death by his father. 

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John Bernatz dies at 70
August 27, 1942 - February 18, 2013
Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2013

John Bernatz, age 70, of Davenport, formerly of Spillville, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 at the Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota surrounded by family, after a very short battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 2, 2013 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, with Rev. Donald Hawes presiding. Burial of cremains will be at the Haug Cemetery west of Spillville at a later date. 

John Douglas Bernatz was born August 27, 1942 at the hospital in Decorah, to John Howard and Sylvia (Novak) Bernatz. John attended St. Wenceslaus School in Spillville, and graduated from South Winneshik High School in Calmar, in 1960. John then graduated from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, with a degree in Music Education in 1964. John taught in Olin School District for four years before being drafted into the Army June 10, 1969. He served a tour of duty in Viet Nam. After his honorable discharge from the Army on June 17, 1971 he taught music and directed the marching band for 34 years for the Davenport Community School District until his retirement in 2002. He received many awards during his teaching career. He then served as the Music Facilitator for the Davenport district until 2008. John enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling, gardening, movies, music and the arts, going out for a good meal and talking politics.  

John’s survivors include his Sisters: Suzanne Warner, St. Louis Park, Minn. and Sally (Roger) Mihm, Ft. Atkinson, and a brother: Tom (Ruth) Bernatz, New Hampton. Nieces and nephews: Mike (Sara) Warner, Jennifer (Jody) Nieborg, Tom (Lindsay) Warner, all of Minneapolis, Minn, Kathy (Shane) Bohlmann of Denver, Jeff (Megan Deitrick) Bernatz of New Hampton, Angie (Karl Kozak) Mihm of Waterloo, Andy Mihm, Fort Atkinson, Cousins: David (Sue) Hagen and Mary (Dan) Kelly both of Minneapolis, Minn. and other great nieces and nephews and cousins.

John preceded in death by his parents: Howard Bernatz in 1948 and Sylvia Novak Bernatz Shileny in 2005. Brother-in- law Michael Warner in 2012.

Following the church service family and friends are invited to share memories during a meal at Chihak Hall in Spillville. 

Memorials may be sent to: Davenport Central High School Band Program 1606 Brady Street Davenport, IA 52803.

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