Donald J. “Don” Brekke, age 87, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on June 24, 2024, at Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury, IA.  To honor Don’s life, a private family service is being held at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Don’s family.

Don was born on October 15, 1936, in Plainview, MN, a son to Charles and Margaret (Krusmark) Brekke.  Don was united in marriage to Patricia “Pat” Meier on December 29, 1956.  Sadly she passed away after 56 years of marriage on November 6, 2013.  Don was a machinist at John Deere Dubuque works for 31 years and retired on February 1, 1992.  He belonged to the UAW Local #94.  Don enjoyed playing cards and taking trips with his friends and belonged to a card club for 45 years with the same group of people.  He always enjoyed going to breakfast at his favorite restaurant with his buddies.  He also had long phone conversations with his daughter, spent time fishing with his grandson, as well as hunting with his son and grandson, and spending time at the casino with his daughter.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Don include,

his three children,
Mike (Peg) Brekke, Dubuque, IA,
Deb Duddeck, Dubuque, IA,
and Theresa (Steve) Fultz, Littleton, CO;

his grandchildren,
Angela Perz, St. Joseph, MI,
Melissa (Brad) Hahlen, Farley, IA,
Jeremy Dudeck, Farley, IA,
Chris (Brittany) Duddeck, Farley, IA,
Lauren Fultz, Littleton, CO,
Allison Fultz, Littleton, CO,
Matt Fultz, Littleton, CO;

his great-grandchildren,
Chase Perz, Abigail Hahlen, Paige Hahlen, Molly Hahlen, and Parker Duddeck;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Wyss and Charles Brekke; his wife, Patricia “Pat” (Meier) Brekke; and his son-in-law, Tom Duddeck.

Don’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hawkeye Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional and compassionate care of Don during these last months of his life.

Online condolences may be shared with Don’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com