Dean Allen Hallberg, 77 of McGregor, Iowa passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Harmony in Dubuque, Iowa. He was born February 9, 1946 to Otto Elmer August and Merriel Jenetta (Johnson) Hallberg in McGregor, Iowa. He graduated from Mar Mac High School in 1963. Dean served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War.
Throughout the years, Dean worked as an over the road truck driver for several companies and owned and operated his own truck. He retired in 1994 due to health issues. He was a member of the VFW in Shell Knob, Missouri and the Swede Ridge Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. Dean enjoyed going to auctions and playing bingo at the VFW.
Surviving Dean are his two children, Jeff (Maren Reed) Hallberg and Courtney (Landon) Shaw, both of McGregor, Iowa; three grandchildren, Colton Hallberg, Jayden Fiddler and Tinley Shaw, all of McGregor, Iowa; two siblings, Don (Cherie) Hallberg of Elgin, Iowa and Elaine Phelps of Oelwein, Iowa and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Dean in death are his parents, Otto and Merriel Hallberg and a sister, Darlene Westemeier.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at First Lutheran Cemetery, McGregor, Iowa.
A meal will be provided starting at 11:00 am before the graveside services at First Lutheran Church, McGregor, Iowa.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of McGregor, Iowa is assisting the family with services.