Jackie Harbaugh

Jackie "Jack" Harbaugh, age 70, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born on May 12, 1943 in Dubuque to Elmer and Bertha (Staebler) Harbaugh. Jack grew up in Guttenberg where he received his education from the Guttenberg School. For 32 years, Jack worked for the Ertl Toy Company in Dyersville. While working for Ertls, Jack also worked with commercial fishermen on the Mississippi in Guttenberg. On May 4, 1963, Jack married Connie Ludovissy at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Buena Vista. This marriage blessed the two with five children. Jack was a member of the Guttenberg Eagles Club where he enjoyed a good card game of bid Euchre. He enjoyed trips to the casino where he would play his favorite slot machines and for many years, Jack deer hunted with his kids. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and cherished family get-togethers. Jack is survived by his wife of 50 years, Connie; children, Jeffrey (Betty) Harbaugh, Tim Harbaugh, Tina Funk and Jesse (Sarah) Harbaugh Funk; 13 grandchildren, David, Jeff, Shawn, Shari, Mathew, Alexis, Hunter, Melanie, Drew, Wyatt, Keisha, Trevor and Avery; two sisters, Ruth Bird and Margarite Renschler; one brother, Harlan Harbaugh; mother in law, Louise Ludovissy; sisters in law, Jerri (Doug) McGuine, Jane (John) Johnson, Julie (Art) Wille, Cindy (Pat) Wachendorf, Dixie (Paul) Beckman and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Jackie Harbaugh Jr.; one grandson, Dillon Funk; one granddaughter, Kendra Harbaugh; one brother Charles Harbaugh, father in law Francis "Duke" Ludovissy one nephew, Nick Wachendorf; one sister in law, Pat Harbaugh; two brothers in law, Laveral Renschler and Merlin Bird.There will be a time of food and fellowship following visitation at the Eagle's Club in Guttenberg Friday evening.Visitation: Friday 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. June 14, 2013 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, Iowa Service Information A service summary is not available