David Victor Bormann

David Victor Bormann, age 78, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Preston, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, Gwen, and their children. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Preston.

David was born July 29, 1948, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Raymond Sr. and Florabel Bormann. He grew up on the family farm near Preston. He graduated from Preston High School and remained connected to the community throughout much of his life, including serving on the Preston school board. On February 12, 1972, David married the love of his life, Gwendolyn “Gwen”, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dixon, Illinois, raising 12 children and sharing 54 years of marriage.

At just 17 years old, David began working at the Preston Creamery. He eventually became Plant Manager of the Preston Creamery. In 1996, David and Gwen moved to Fredericksburg, Iowa, where he managed Beatrice Cheese, later ConAgra Foods. They moved to Dubuque in 2010, and David later retired from Hormel in 2013.

When he wasn’t working or spending time with family, David enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was enthusiastic about sports and was his kids and grandkids #1 fan.

David is survived by his beloved wife, Gwen Bormann of Dubuque; their 12 children, Rachel (Troy) Federspiel of New Hampton, Iowa; Jennifer (Tom) Meyer of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Matthew (Jeni) Bormann of Dubuque; Charles (Mariana) Bormann of Winchester, Massachusetts; Margaret (Mike) Czarnecki of Mt. Vernon, Iowa; Joseph (Jessica) Bormann of Bellevue, Iowa; Benjamin (Susan) Bormann of North Liberty, Iowa; Phillip (Katie) Bormann of Dubuque; Paul (Erica) Bormann of Blue Mound, Wisconsin; Stephanie (Derek) Rieckmann of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Catherine (Brandon) Richman of LaMotte, Iowa; and Daniel (Sara) Bormann of Belleville, Wisconsin.

He was a proud grandfather to 31 grandchildren: Coreyne, Elena and Troy Jr. Federspiel; Andrew and Benjamin Meyer; Luci Bormann; Victor, Isabella and Scarlett Bormann; Luke, Ava, Ella and Jace Czarnecki; Jake, Nick and Anna Bormann; Charlotte and Norah Bormann; Michael, Maya, Adalyn and Elijah Bormann; Henry, George and Walter Bormann; Olivia and William Rieckmann; Briana, Nathan and Ryan Richman; and Calaway Bormann; and great-grandfather to David Kurjatko.

David is also survived by his siblings, Robert (Madonna) Bormann of Monticello, Iowa; Dennis (Becky) Bormann of Preston; Raymond (Lisa) Bormann Jr. of Preston; Laura (Junior) Steines of Bellevue; LaVonne Gerlach of Bellevue; Arlene (Ed) Skoff of DeWitt; Zita (Bill) Blumhoff of Albany, Illinois; and Joyce Miller of Preston, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond M. Bormann Sr. and Florabel M. Bormann; his brothers, Arnold Bormann and Dale Bormann; his sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Lawrence Thines; his sister-in-law, Darla Bormann; and his brothers-in-law, Roger Gerlach and Whitey Miller.