Charles Bret “Chuck” Seyfert, 64, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, in Davenport, Iowa. Born on April 12, 1960, in Maquoketa, Iowa, he was the beloved son of Charles David and Brenda L. (Kanneberg) Seyfert.

Chuck grew up in Delmar and graduated from Delwood High School in 1978. He furthered his education at the University of Dubuque, which laid the foundation for his successful career. On December 10, 1988, he married the love of his life, Mary Beth Sterbenz, in Delmar, Iowa.

Professionally, Chuck was known for his strong work ethic and amiable nature. He spent 15 years at Swiss Valley Farms in Maquoketa, where he honed his skills and made lifelong friends. In 1999, Chuck and his family moved to Twin Falls, Idaho, where he accepted a position with Darigold. Over the years, he progressed from a milk processor to a safety manager, and finally to an assistant production manager. Chuck retired in 2021 after 22 years of dedicated service, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and commitment.

Chuck was a man of faith and a member of the Delmar United Methodist Church. He was also a devoted dog lover, finding joy and companionship in his furry friends. His hobbies included golfing, and genealogy, where he took great pride in tracing his family’s roots and preserving their history.  He also was an outdoorsman and relished the times he spent deer and pheasant hunting, as well as assembling jigsaw puzzles. His love for sports was evident in his unwavering support for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago Bears, teams that brought him immense joy and excitement.

Chuck’s memory will be honored by his loving wife, Mary Beth Seyfert of Delmar, IA; his son, Jeremy Gage of Clinton, IA; his brothers, Rod (Kathy) Seyfert and Kurt Seyfert, both of Delmar, IA; his uncles, Paul (Cathy) Seyfert of Delmar, IA, and Craig Kanneberg of Olin, IA; his step-mother, Lorelie Seyfert of Maquoketa, IA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Wendy Seyfert.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Delmar United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Burial will be at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

The family would like to especially thank the staff at Genesis East for their excellent care and support during Chuck’s illness

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Charles B. “Chuck” Seyfert memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.CarsonAndSon.com.