Gunnar Krogh Jr.

GUNNAR C. KROGH JR.

Lone Tree

Gunnar C. Krogh Jr., 64, died Monday, May 3, 2021, at Mercy Iowa City.

Gunnar was born in Iowa City to Gunnar and Betty (Weekes) Krogh. He attended and graduated from City High School.

Shortly after a few small jobs in Iowa City, he bought his first Peterbilt semi. He drove for Harr Trucking, Hilt Trucking and Hawkeye Refrigerator Express. As an owner and operator, he drove 30 years coast to coast, amassing over five million miles. After a bad accident, he worked as a trucker for Streb Construction locally. Upon retirement, he enjoyed visits with family and friends. He also got himself an African Gray parrot, which he enjoyed for 20 years. His bird Congo, after 20 years, just this year, laid eight eggs.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth Ann Suiter; and brother, LeRoy Krogh.

He is survived by a sister, Carolyn Bickford; two aunts, Mildred Krogh and Betty Best; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Iowa City Hospice, especially Josh, Emily, Melinda and LeAnn. In addition, the family would like to give a special thank you to the Hills and Lone Tree Fire Departments for their help with Gunnar. They so very much appreciate you all.

No services are planned at this time but something celebrating Gunnar's life and memory will be held at a later date to be announced. Memorials can be made in Gunnar's name to the Hills Fire Department, Lone Tree Fire Department or to Iowa City Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to Gunnar's family through the funeral home website at www.gayandciha.com.