Galen John Bartels Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Galen John Bartels (Maquoketa, Iowa), who passed away on December 11, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Henry August Bartels and Lucy Bartels (Flagel); his sister Darlene Bartels; and his grandchildren, Dietrich, Henry and Eliza Heyde.
He is survived by : his wife Donna Lou Durkop; his children, Linda Heyde (Dietrich) of Williamsburg and Brian Bartels (Kathy) of Fredericksburg, Iowa; his grandchildren, Derrick Bartels, Andrew Bartels (Jessica), Katelyn Bartels (Colton Pierce), Lauren Heyde (Devin Sale) and Logan Heyde; and his great grandchildren, Harper, Hudson, Nova and Waylon.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorial may be directed to First Lutheran Church or a charity of donor's choice.
