Delbert Highstrom

Delbert "Hans" R. Highstrom, age 68, of Preston, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 29, 2008 at the Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2008 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Sabula, Iowa with Pastor Robert Krueger officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Calvary Lutheran Church. Memorials may be given in Hans'memory.Hans was born June 11, 1940 in Sabula, Iowa, the son of Raymond E. and Janette A. (Johnson) Highstrom. Hans graduated from Sabula High School, Class of 1957. On October 26, 1960, Hans married Carol McDaniel at Calvary Lutheran Church, Sabula."Hans loved his family, his dogs, old country music and gravel roads". He was a skilled Bricklayer for over forty years, proud member of the Bricklayers Local Union #6. Hans was a past volunteer with the Preston Fire Department, a member of Ducks Unlimited and an avid fan of Chicago Cubs Baseball. Hans enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping along the Mississippi River.Hans will be dearly missed by his wife, Carol Highstrom of Preston; a daughter, Rhonda (Drew) Marlowe of Charlotte, Iowa; a son, Mike Highstrom of Preston; three grandchildren, Leo, Amber and Megan Marlowe; two brothers, Benjamin "Emil" Highstrom and Dennis (Brenda) Highstrom all of Sabula; several nieces, nephews; great nieces and great nephews and his dog, "Joker". Hans is preceded in death by both parents.