Obituaries : Duane Edward Walthart

VINTON – Duane Edward Walthart, 68, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton following a sudden illness.



Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2019, at the Vinton Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jessica Crane-Munoz and Rev. Dr. Dennis Morey officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home in Vinton and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton.



Duane was born June 16, 1950, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Myron E. and Helen Greaser Walthart. He was a 1968 graduate of Garrison High School.



On October 7, 1972, Duane was united in marriage with Rebecca Sue Siegel at the Vinton Presbyterian Church.



Duane was a life-long farmer and shared his wisdom as a 4-H leader. He was an active member of the Vinton Presbyterian Church: he was an Elder and taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir and was a junior youth group leader for many years.



Duane was a huge Hawkeye fan. He loved spending time with his family, and they were his number one priority.



Duane is survived by his wife of 46 years, Becky, of Vinton; his children, Brian (Laura) Walthart of Iowa City and Natalie Walthart of St. Louis, MO; siblings: Linda (Arlen) Nannen of LeMars;  Larry (Marlene) Walthart of Estherville; David (friend Tracy) Walthart, Kim (Todd) Frank and Lori (Dean) Williams, all of Vinton; grandchildren Jackson and Megan Walthart; and many nieces and nephews.



He was preceded in death by his parents.



Memorials may be directed to the Jackson Better Farmers 4-H Club.



Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home of Vinton is caring for Duane and his family. Condolences may be left at vsrfh.com.