Howard Duwe

Howard John Duwe, age 90, of Guttenberg, IA, died Monday, November 5, 2012, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. He was born on October 22, 1922, on the home farm north of Guttenberg to Larry and Mathilda (Sadewasser) Duwe. Howard received his education from the country school just west of the home farm. In his younger days, Howard owned his own truck and would haul buttons to Washington IA, for the Button Factory. He also hauled cream for the creamery for many of the local farmers and moved people from place to place while doing many odd jobs. On June 7, 1944, Howard was united in marriage to Berdina Troester. This union blessed them with two children, Denise and Darwin. After Howard sold his truck he worked for Meuser Lumber Company until his retirement. In his retirement, Howard planted many potatoes, at least 100 pounds each year which he gave some away to friends. He was very particular about how they were planted and you were told so if you werent doing it right. Howard loved music especially playing the drums. He was in three local bands, The Peanuts, Arnie and Howie and Keith Willman and Country Key Boards. Howard was a very faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church and he served on various church committees. Howard was an Elder of the church and he proudly served his community for 32 years on the Guttenberg Fire Department. Howard is survived by his daughter, Denise (Lyle) Moser of Guttenberg; two grandchildren, Tammy (Dave) Kickbush of Guttenberg, Lee (Rachel) Moser of Waukon; four great grandchildren, Preslie and Madelyn Moser, Alex and Carlie Hyde; two brothers, Duwane (Eldora) Duwe of Guttenberg and Curt (Pat) Duwe of Marion and many nieces, nephews and friends. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 63 years Berdina; son Darwin and sister, Dorene Walters.Visitation: Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. November 08, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church Guttenberg, IowaFuneral Service: Thursday 11:00 AM November 08, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church Guttenberg, IowaInterment: Guttenberg City Cemetery Service Information A service summary is not available