John Dumkrieger

John Dumkrieger, age 87, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 18, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Sunday, May 17, 2015 from 4-6:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to The John Dumkrieger Memorial, c/o Security Trust & Savings Bank, 601 Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. John Lowell Dumkrieger was born on March 12, 1928 to Homer and Bessie (Sas) Dumkrieger in rural Linn Grove, Iowa. He grew up on a farm 5 miles south of Royal, Iowa. He was known as Johnny in his younger years. He graduated from Brooke Consolidated School in 1946. He went on to attend Mankato Commercial College at Mankato, Minnesota before returning to the family farm. John went on to work at the Buena Vista County Treasurer’s office as deputy assistant treasurer for three years. It was at that time he met the love of his life, Joyce Small. They were married on October 24, 1954. They were blessed with two daughters, Stacy and Stephanie. They were privileged to celebrate 60 years of marriage this past October. In 1952, John began a career that spanned 46 years at the Security, Trust, & Savings Bank of Storm Lake. He continued to serve on the Board of directors at the bank until his death. John had a passion for his job and found serving his customers and working with his co-workers very rewarding. John had many interests and talents. He was “southpaw” pitcher in junior high and high school. He helped start and coach Storm Lake Jaycee’s Babe Ruth baseball league. He enjoyed the game of golf, playing pitch, and time with friends for many years. He was proud to be an active charter member of Storm Lake’s morning Kiwanis group, as well as a member of Northwest Iowa Banker’s Association where he served a term as president. John had a deep love for music and it was an important part of his life. Over the years, he participated in community musical theaters and barber-shopper’s quartets. He especially enjoyed sharing his gift of music in the church by singing in the choir and at weddings and funerals. Above all, his greatest passion was his family. His daughters, Stacy and Stephanie and granddaughters Kelsey and Meredith, were the lights of his life. A fond memory of a nightly ritual was putting Stacy and Steph to bed with a song, “Sugar and Spice!” His deep love for his family was visible in how he cared for Stacy and Joyce through the years. We will remember John as a true gentleman. He was kind, considerate, and the embodiment of a man that served his family and community. John is survived by: his wife, Joyce; daughter Stephanie Politte and her husband Jeff; granddaughter Kelsey Fuerstenau and her husband Ryan; granddaughter Meredith Politte; his sister, Delores Raveling and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Stacy, a brother, Leroy Dumkrieger, sister, Gertrude Phillips, brothers and sisters in law, along with nieces and nephews.

John Dumkrieger

March 12, 1928 - May 14, 2015