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Dean Leroy Tucker
Dean Leroy Tucker
Strawberry Point
Dean Leroy Tucker, 87, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Survivors include his children, Christine (Eugene) Kauffman of Strawberry Point, Duane (Karla) Tucker of Yankton, South Dakota, Carol (Ric) Huber of Atkins, and Kerry (Kelley) Tucker of Manchester; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Wilfred (Maxine) Maiers of Des Moines, Rita Maiers of Independence, Marie Pasker of Guttenberg, and Diane (Tom) Scherbring of Colesburg; and many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Strawberry Point, Iowa, with Rev. John Haugen officiating.
Celebration of Life: 12:00 (noon) to 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church Fellowship Hall in Strawberry Point, Iowa.
Interment: Forestville Cemetery, Dundee, Iowa
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