Dave Hartley

Dave Hartley, 61, of Postville died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home. Funeral Service was held Saturday, February 20 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville with Rev. Lynn Noel as the officiant.

Dave was born April 12, 1959 to John and Ruth (Anderson) Hartley in La Crosse, WI. He graduated in 1977 from Postville High School. Dave worked for Hartley Electric until he transitioned to Farm Bureau in 2004. Dave was very proud to be a Mason and a Shriner Clown.

Dave was united in marriage with Debra McKee April 11, 1981. Three children were born to this union. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing and spending time on the Mississippi River with his family. He also enjoyed golf cart rides with his grandkids and spending time with and playing jokes on his wife, Debra.

Surviving Dave are his wife, Debra Hartley, of Postville; his children, Brandon (Shannon) Hartley of Decorah, Brian (Amanda) Hartley of Postville and Tiffany (Ryan) Wulfekuhle of Delhi; his grandchildren, Gage, Clara and Nicholas Hartley, Maddox and McKenzi Hartley, and Jayda Wulfekuhle, with baby Wulfekuhle on the way; his parents, John and Ruth Hartley of Postville; his siblings, Steve (Cindy) Hartley and Sue (Rick) Peterson; his mother-in-law, Leone McKee; his sisters-in-law, Pat Kneeland and Barb Gardner; and one brother-in-law, Kevin McKee.

Dave was preceded in death by his grandparents, Grant and Esther Hartley and Charles and Evelyn Anderson; his father-in-law, Edwin McKee; and one brother-in-law, Ken McKee.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville is assisting the family with arrangements.