Gary Krapfl (1953-2020)

KRAPFL

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 4/20/2020 at 08:54:54

Gary A. Krapfl, 66, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Dubuque, Iowa.

Services for Gary will be held at St. Francis Cemetery Chapel in Dyersville, Iowa, on Friday, March 20, 2020, with military honors afforded by Dyersville American Legion Post #137.

He was born on March 28, 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Merle J. and Madonna (Esch) Krapfl. After school, he enlisted in the United States Army 82 Airborne from 1972 to 1975. On September 12, 1980, he was united in marriage to Sherry Tegeler at the Basilica St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Dyersville, IA. The couple was married until 2009, and they have remained very close through the years.

Gary spent most of his working days in the logging industry and was known for his love of Irish Setters.

He is survived by Sherry Krapfl of Dyersville, IA, his children, Hunter (Alyssa) Krapfl and Kendall (Roscoe) Crittenden; 2 grandchildren, Payton and Lincoln Krapfl; two brothers, David (Kathy) Krapfl of Geneseo, IL, Dan Krapfl of Dyersville, IA; one sister, Ann Fessler of Durango, IA; and six nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, Michael Fessler.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com