Hughes, David Lee 1945-2010

HUGHES, ALLEN

Posted By: Loren Brandt (email)
Date: 6/2/2024 at 19:47:50

David Lee Hughes, 64, Postville, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at his home from a sudden illness. David was born on November 2, 1945, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Clifford and Jerrine (Allen) Hughes. He attended Frankville School through the 8th grade and attended Postville High School and Eldora High School.

David was united in marriage to Barbara Cummings on November 23, 1963. Three children were born to this union. David started working for Case International in Decorah out of high school and retired after 30 years. He came out of retirement and worked for Windridge Implement in Cresco, Decorah and Elkader. He was a service manager at the Cresco and Elkader locations.

In his free time, he enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. David and Barbara also motorcycled all over the U.S. together. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hughes, Postville; three children, David (Lisa) Hughes Jr., Williamsburg, Nicole (Dan) Olson, Sycamore, IL, Jim (Anna) Hughes, Urbana; seven grandchildren; Luke, Blake, Makenna, Brittany, Ben, Drake, Kade; four sisters-in-law, Sandra (Don) Etter, Cedar Rapids, Marcia (Ray) Scott, Cedar Rapids, Deb (Al) Quam, Decorah and Dolores Hughes, Frankville.

David was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dick Hughes.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 15, 2010, at 11:00 am at the Frankville Presbyterian Church in Frankville, Iowa. The Rev. Gary Catterson will officiate.

Burial will follow at the Frankville Cemetery in Frankville, Iowa.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2010, from 4 -8 pm at the Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Postville, Iowa, and one hour before services at the church.

Submitted by Loren Brandt (Postville Herald)