Dewey Prouty

Dewey V. Prouty, 74, of Waukon, IA, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 6th, at 11:00 AM at Zalmona Presbyterian Church in rural Waukon with Pastor Sue Klimstra officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor, IA. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon.

Dewey Vern Prouty was born January 3, 1950, in Waukon, IA, the son of James and Lauryne (Rush) Prouty. Dewey was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church and was baptized and confirmed in Waukon.

He attended country and Waukon schools. Dewey married the love of his life, Lorraine Cardin, on August 1, 1973, in Illinois. Throughout his life, he worked as a heavy equipment operator at Riehm Construction, JB Holland, and Bruenings, from where he eventually retired. He enjoyed stockcar racing, which he did for many years. More than anything, Dewey loved spending time with his family and relaxing in his La-Z-Boy recliner.

Survivors include his wife Lorraine of Waukon; two sons: Jim (Veronica) Prouty of Oelwein, IA, and Jamie (Nicole Anibas) Prouty of La Crescent, MN; seven grandchildren: Jillian, Claire, and Ryne Prouty, James and Amanda Anibas, and Cole and Morgan Prouty; and one great-grandchild Berklee Gage.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Deb (Richard) Thornton.

Honorary casketbearers are James Anibas and Elmer Hanson. Casketbearers are Bill Holland, Joe and Luke Howard, Jeff Leiran, Jim Powers, and Tom Riehm.