Vernon Duane Gulbro

Vernon Duane Gulbro, age 77, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, April 30, 2017, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. He was born on June 28, 1939 in Spring Grove, MN, the son of Edwin and Tinka Gulbro. Vernon graduated from high school in 1957 and worked for Kuhlman Construction for 33 years as a dump truck driver. Vern also farmed with his son Duane and enjoyed a beer after a good days work. Vern married Mary Lou Nieland until she passed in 2004. After retirement, Vern operated a salvage business until his passing. Vern enjoyed watching the Antique Road Show on PBS. He took pride in working and beautifying the junk yard where he had two of everything. Vern took pleasure in antique machinery, was very mechanically inclined and was a very helpful, honest and hardworking man. Vern is survived by his son Duane (Patty) Gulbro of Guttenberg; step-children, James (Becky) Klein of Guttenberg, Debra Klein of Colorado, Cindy Klein of Dubuque & Douglas Klein of Florida; 5 grandchildren, Allysa, Hillary, Kim, Kari & Vanessa; 3 great grandchildren, Alivia, Chase & Ali. Vern was preceded in death by his parents, wife in 2004 and brother Everett Gulbro. Service Information Visitation Thursday May 4, 2017 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Funeral Service Friday May 5, 2017 11:00 AM Highland Lutheran Church 3824 Highlandville Rd Spring Grove, MN 55974