Harvey Dean Tielbur

Harvey Dean Tielbur, son of Harco and Golda (Kruckman) Tielbur was born October 12, 1934, on a farm in Palo Alto County. He received his education at Cornell through the 10th grade, and finished high school through the military in Nogoya, Japan. He entered the military in 1953 and served in the Marines until his honorable discharged in 1956. On July 2, 1956, Harvey was united in marriage to Kathleen Mary Schulze in Minnesota. He was employed as a meat packer and floor supervisor for Spencer Foods and Caldwell Pack for 32 years. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and Spencer American Legion. Harvey enjoyed fishing, doing "handy man" work, painting, snow removal, going to the casino, gardening and canning. He especially enjoyed being a father and spending time with his family. Harvey passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016, at the Spencer Hospital at the age of 81. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Thomas; brothers: Delbert, Eldon, and Ervin; one sister, Delores Nims. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathleen of Spencer; one son, Timothy Tielbur of Cedar Rapids, IA; two daughters, Linda Ragland and Lisa (Loc) Nguyen, both of Sergeant Bluff, IA; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Gary (Sible) Tielbur of Sioux Rapids, IA; one brother-in-law, Orville Stephas of Spencer, IA; 3 sisters-in-law, Patricia (Edward Jr.) Stonacek of Clarkson, NE, Mable Tielbur of Spencer, IA, and Jean Tielbur of Pittsburgh, OH; other relatives and many friends.

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