"Uncle Gale I hope Dad and you are together in heaven. And I'm sure you are giving grandma Currie a fun time. "
In loving memory of
Gale Edwin Currie
September 21, 1956 - February 28, 2021
Gale E. Currie, 64, of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at home.
A private celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa and will be uploaded for viewing after the service at www.CarsonAndSon.com. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 P.M. on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at Pence Cemetery, rural Baldwin, Iowa.
It will be required to utilize face masks and to observe social distancing guidelines during the visitation and services.
Gale Edwin Currie was born to Paul Edwin and Myrtle Marie (Flagel) Currie in Maquoketa, Iowa, on Sept. 21st, 1956.
Gale attended schools in Baldwin and Maquoketa. He graduated in 1975. While in school, he participated in wrestling, track, and football, earning two varsity letters. In 1974 he was voted WaMac first-team defense. While in high school, he also earned Scouting's highest honor, the Eagle Scout Award.
In 1976, he married Barb Donatsch. To this union, two daughters were born. They later divorced. In October 1994, he married his soul mate, Nancy Schoenig, at Fairyland Ballroom south of Dewitt, Ia.
Gale worked for John Deere for 30 years, retiring in 2014 from the Des Moines works. He also worked part-time for NPI security in West Des Moines as a security guard for nine years. He was a member of UAW Local 450 and most recently UAW Retirees Chapter of Des Moines.
Gale was a Christian. He was baptized at the Church of Christ in Ankeny, Ia, and most recently worshipped at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Bellevue.
Gale's first love was his family, his daughters, and his grandkids. He enjoyed making them laugh with his jokes and antics. His hobbies included history, trivia, woodworking, golf, and his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes. He also enjoyed visiting with friends, classmates and cooking.
Those left to honor his memory are his wife Nancy, Daughters Angie (Currie) & Jenero Zapata of Marion, Ia, Christi (Currie) & Jay Wertzberger of Dubuque, Ia, Step-daughters Carmon Jetter of Davenport, Ia, and Tesa (Jordan) & Michael Andrews of Collinwood, Tn. Four grandchildren Evelyn Grace, Samuel Walter, Amelia Angela, and Violet May Wertzberger. Six step-grandchildren Shidona Mary Jetter, Divonte Dominique and Sabrina Anne Marie Singleton, Tayvon Raymond Jordan, Mary Kate and Jordan Andrews. Step great-grandchildren Alauna Session-Jetter, Jamauri Jetter, Azariah Singleton, Quincy Ross, Marcus Starlin Jr., Carmoni Jetter, Kashwaun Gentry, Demar Johnson Jr, and Lyric Johnson. Sisters and Brothers Nancy Brewster, Bonnie Kallenberger, Mary Kallenberger, Rose Leiderbach, Barbie Currie, and Allen & Cathi Currie. Gale was proceeded in death by his parents, Paul and Myrtle Currie, his brothers Amos and Jack Kallenberger, and his sisters Margaret Wilburn and Sharon Currie.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Gale E. Currie memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Christi, please forgive me for omitting your name, my deepest sympathy to you also. Patti Fahrenkrug "
"Dear Nancy, Barbie, Angie, Tess.... I am so very sorry for your loss of Gale. Little did I know that when I met Gale, that he was a coffee buddy of my mom, Elaine Gritton! My husband Mike and I have so many fond memories of all the country dance lessons and dances we shared at Fairyland. Many caring thoughts and prayers to all. Patti Fahrenkrug"
"Nancy, Angie, Kristy, and all the family: I just today learned of Gale\'s passing. I am so very sorry for your loss. It hit me like a ton of bricks. Words cannot express how I feel. But believe me when I say that I know all too well what you all are going through. Next to my husband, Gale was just about the most wonderful guy I ever had the pleasure of knowing. So many good times we all had together at Fairyland. I will never forget the night he asked me to be his \"best man\" at your wedding. I was shocked - and honored! Now maybe Gale & Mike can meet up and talk about those good old days. I will be in touch. My most heartfelt sympathy to all of you! Take care and God bless you all! From a dear friend - Eleanor Hinrichs"
"Barb and Family, I am so sorry for your loss? Brenda and Scott Banker"
"RIP GALE"
"Are prayers are with you and your family"
"I knew Gale for 20 years at John Deere. He was a great guy and always talked about his family. He was always very helpful when I had problems and taught me the ropes. I have nothing but deep respect for Gale. RIP man. "
"Sending our prayers to the family. Many great memories were shared with Gayle and never to be forgotten. We will be with all of you in love and sorrow. "
"BARBIE IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS "
"For Gale\'s family and friends, I am praying for you all. I graduated with Gale. He was a very kind man. He was so caring about everyone. He loved his grandchildren. I\'ll miss him. ???"
"Gale\'s family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was such a nice guy. I know from all of his work at his Veterans Memorial at Pence Cemetery! I Salute you, R.I.P. my friend. "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Gale\'s family. He was such a nice guy. He will be missed by many."
"Barb and family, I?m very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this time."
"Barb so sorry for your loss"
"Barbie and family, with sincere sympathy for the loss of your brother. I am sorry that I won\'t be able to attend visitation but I will be thinking of you all. "
"Gale was a good friend and will definitely miss his smile and the fun times we had. Thoughts and prayers for family and friends ?????"
"Gale was such a kind man! I always enjoyed bumping into him. We went to school together and I have many good memories from my senior year. My thoughts are with your family. Take gentle care."