Donald William Scheffert

Donald William Scheffert, age 85, of Guttenberg, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Don was born July 16, 1932 to Joseph and Evelyn (Hinzman) Scheffert in Elkader Iowa. He attended St. Josephs in Elkader and completed his high school career in 1950. On January 22, 1955 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City Iowa, Don married the love of his life Patricia Dugan and together they were blessed with four children Susan, Julie, Kathy, and Jim. Don worked for many years as a store manager and in the grocery industry, specializing in the meat department. When he wasnt working Don spent much of his time with his family whether it was with his children or even his grandchildren. Don also enjoyed playing cards, taking family camping trips, fishing, and casino trips. He was also a member of the St. Mary's Parish, St. Marys School Board, the Guttenberg Fire Department, and Guttenberg Jaycees. Left to cherish his memory is wife; Pat of Guttenberg, daughters Susan (Stephan) Bahls of Guttenberg, Julie (Chris Youngblut) of Guttenberg, and Kathy (Brian) Oberreuter of Ryan, son Jim Scheffert of Ryan; eight grandchildren; Aaron (Mary) Bahls, Slade (Christina) Bahls, Travis (Michelle) Geuder, Tim Geuder, Trent Geuder, Jade Geuder, Dax Oberreuter, Cassidy Oberreuter; 8 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Donald is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Evelyn Scheffert, brother Edward Scheffert, son-in-law Tom Geuder, In-laws Charles and Gertrude Dugan. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established and any and all contributions may be sent to 703 N. 3rd St. Guttenberg, IA 52052. Service Information Visitation Friday December 15, 2017 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Visitation Saturday December 16, 2017 9:30 AM to 10:25 AM St. Mary's Catholic Church 520 S 2nd St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Memorial Service Saturday December 16, 2017 10:30 AM St. Mary's Catholic Church 520 S 2nd St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Inurnment at a later date. Guttenberg City Cemetery 214 Garber Rd Guttenberg, IA 52052