Duane "Steve" Dvorak
February 24, 1955 ~ February 9, 2025
Resided in:
Elma, IA
Duane “Steve” Dvorak age 69 of Elma, IA died Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his home.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2025, at Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton with Rev. Telesphore Dusabe officiating.
Friends may greet the family from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Friday prior to the Memorial Service at the funeral home in New Hampton.
Duane Steven (Steve) Dvorak was born February 24, 1955, to Truman and Mary (Mitchell) Dvorak in Riceville, Iowa. He moved with his family to Lourdes, Iowa in 1960 where he grew up farming, milking cows, and raising pigs with his dad and brother. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and graduated from New Hampton Community School, class of 1973. He attended one semester at NIACC and worked 2 years at Oliver Factory in Charles City before he began farming and raising hogs. He later ran a trucking firm.
Steve enjoyed his time off. He loved his boat and would take any opportunity with family and friends to boat on the Mississippi and other smaller lakes. His favorite part was the potluck and all the food that was included. He loved reunions and a good ‘cherry dessert.’ Family was a big deal to Steve. He’d plan a Christmas at his house, and a birthday for his Mom (with a lot of help from his sister…) but the pictures and memories to follow were definitely to be treasured. Steve was a die-hard Vikings fan, no matter how the season progressed! He loved to collect antiques, especially his vintage cars and tractors. He was also the proud owner of a 2-seater porche from the 1980s…always a conversation starter.
He loved his German Shepherds and all his dogs. His favorite dog was his German Shepherd, Benji. So loyal and a constant companion! Motorcycles, snowmobiles, antique vehicles, and even a windrower gave many a ride to his favorite nieces and nephews for no other reason but to make them laugh.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Dvorak of Elma, IA; sisters Sharon Heying of North Washington and Connie (Joe) Burke of New Hampton; brother, Jerry (Barb) Dvorak of Decorah and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Truman in 1996, sister-in-law, Barb (Price) Dvorak in 2002, and brother-in-law, Dan Heying.
Services
Funeral: February 21, 2025 1:00 pm
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home - New Hampton
101 West Main Street
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-4334
http://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com/
Visitation: February 21, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home - New Hampton
101 West Main Street
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-4334
http://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com/
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Connie and family your in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
Dan & Cathy
Steve was a father to me, a father-in-law to my husband, and a grandfather to my kids Hayden and Hallie. Losing him is a tremendous loss to my family, but we will love him and cherish him forever. He holds a special place in all of our hearts!
Steve was a father to me since I was little. He was also a father-in-law to my husband, Cory. I will miss his stories and sense of humor, but I am thankful to have so many memories of him that I will always cherish.
Our sincere sympathies to the Dvorak family with thoughts and prayers 🙏
Sending our condolences to everyone. Mike remembers meeting Steve for the first time on the school bus at a young age. They had fun growing up together! Many childhood stories from their days at the Catholic school in Lourdes.
God Bless!
Mike and Margie
Our deepest sympathy to Steve’s family. He will be missed by many.
My sympathies to Mary and the Dvorak family.
I am sorry to hear of Steve’s passing.
My condolences to Steve’s mom & family.
Our sympathy to the family of Steve.
Our prayers for your comfort in this time of loss.
Louise and Donn Harris
Sending prayers to his family. Jeanne and David Roder
From the Cornell Bruess family
So very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Prayers to the whole Dvorak family.
Sympathy to the Dvorak family.
I sure will miss Steve stopping to visit when I was out walking. We thought we were solving so many of the world’s problems but I’m not sure we solved any. God bless all of you.
Our deepest sympathy to Steve’s family. He will be missed by many.
Deepest sympathy to Steve’s family and his extended family! He was truly a friend of mine. We had many good conversations, and he would do anything for a friend. Until we meet again, Steve…
Steve was family to me, my mom, and my siblings, he will always be remembered for his love of outgoing fun and witty personality. He will always hold a place in my heart and all of the memories shared with him will be cherished forever.
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Thoughts and prayers to the Dvorak family. RIP Steve.
I was so saddened to hear about Steve’s passing. I haven’t seen him for awhile but it was sure fun catching up with him some years ago. My deepest sympathy to the Dvorak families.
So sorry to hear about Steve passing. He was always such a good guy. Deepest condolences to all the family 🙏.