Leverne W. Troester

LeVerne Walter Troester, age 93, of Guttenberg, IA, died Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Dubuque, IA, after a short battle with liver cancer. He was born on January 10, 1922, on the family farm in the Osterdock area to Gustav and Louise Troester. LeVerne received his education from the local country school. He worked as a self-employed carpenter for 35 years building approximately 25 homes in the Guttenberg area as well as many remodeling jobs. On September 5, 1945, Laverne was united in marriage with Lorna Mae Stoeffler at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Garnavillo. LeVerne enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and fishing. LeVerne is survived by his daughter-in-law, Sharon Troester; three granddaughters, Shelli (Tim) Peppmeier, Paula (Dennis Conrad) Kress and Natalie Troester; one great granddaughter, Courtney Kress; sister-in-law, LeVern Troester and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lorna Mae; one son Orrin Troester; one sister, Berdina Duwe and one brother Oscar Troester.The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Eric Engelman and his staff, the nurses at Mercy in Dubuque, Hospice of Dubuque and the staff at Heritage Manor for the kindness, compassion and care given to LeVerne.Visitation: Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 P.M. May 17, 2015 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, Iowa and one hour before service at church.Funeral Service: Monday 10:30 A.M. May 18, 2015 at St. John's Lutheran Church Guttenberg, IowaInterment: Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery Guttenberg, Iowa Service Information A service summary is not available