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David J. Croatt

September 6, 1928 — September 10, 2021

Sibley, IA

     David Croatt age 93 of Sibley, IA died on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Osceola Regional Hospital in Sibley, IA.

     Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Monday, September 13th at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Sibley, IA, with Father Siby Punnoose as celebrant. Burial will follow at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery in Sibley.

     Visitation will be Sunday, September 12th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Jurrens Funeral Home in Sibley, IA.  There will be a rosary at 6:00 pm.

     David J. Croatt was born September 6, 1928, near Hospers, Iowa, the son of Louis and Eva (Keeman) Croatt and was one of eight children. He attended St. Anthony Catholic School in Hospers, IA and graduated in 1943.

     On November 27, 1951, David was united in marriage to Jane Frances Full in Alton, IA. After their marriage they lived in Hospers, IA, Gary, SD and since 1963 they have lived in Sibley. To this union ten children were born: Dennis, Connie, Daniel, Julie, Nick, Margie, Rich, Bob, Bill and Nancee. David farmed his whole life and was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Sibley. David drove truck for First Rate Excavating in Sioux Falls, SD for 1 ½ years and worked 2 years for Chasebag until his retirement at the age of 65. He enjoyed fixing things, especially fixing with JB Weld. He also enjoyed playing cards, billiards, traveling and spending time with his family.

     David is survived by his nine children: Connie (Joel) Marco of Little Rock, IA, Daniel (Sandy) Croatt of Worthington, MN, Julie (Pat) Eddy of Sibley, IA, Nick (Val) Croatt of Sibley, IA, Margie (John) Stevens of Hastings, MN, Rich (Carla) Croatt of Sibley, IA, Bob (Maria) Croatt of Sibley, IA, Bill (Dawn) Croatt of Canton, SD and Nancee (Scott) Quinn of Dodge, WI; twenty-seven grandchildren and thirty-six great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Delores Full and Lana Full; many nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jane Croatt; son, Dennis Croatt; daughter-in-law, Mary (Shea) Croatt; granddaughter, Paige Croatt; grandson, John Quinn V; three brothers and four sisters.

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Visitation

Sunday, September 12, 2021

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Jurrens Funeral Home ~ (Former Walton - Roste & Andringa Funeral Home)

505 9th Street, Sibley, IA 51249

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Funeral Service

Monday, September 13, 2021

Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)

St. Andrew's Catholic Church

708 8th Street, Sibley, IA 51249

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