Memorial
John J. “Jack” Streif, 74 of Whittier died Saturday October 24, 2020 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. Private family services at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. The service will be live streamed on Wednesday October 28th, at 11:00 AM and may be viewed at: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/74400604. Entombment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be a visitation on Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM at the Stateroom at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. As mandated by proclamation, social distancing must be practiced which requires a limited number of people to be allowed into the visitation at one time. The use of facemasks or shields are required.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; a daughter Brenda (Thayne) Short of Robins; a son Joel of Coralville; five brothers Duane, Mike, Paul, Dale and Gary, three sisters, Mary, Joyce, and Kathy. He is also survived by two granddaughters, Lauren, Sydney and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Tom and Lawrence, and five sisters Helen, Nancy, Grace, Diane and Barb.
Jack was born on June 29, 1946 in Anamosa the son of Earl and Leona (Fah) Streif. He married Bonnie L. Fenner on March 11, 1967 in Oelwein.
Jack worked for several different companies which include Alliant Energy retiring from there as a Lineman in 2002. He also traveled the United States as a High Voltage Demonstrator for Kearney and was a John Deere Salesman. At the end of his career he followed his true passion of farming up until his death.
Jack was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and an Elder of the town of Whittier. He was an avid toy collector of John Deere Tractors, and antique John Deere Garden Tractors. He loved to tinker and was an avid enthusiast of anything related to John Deere.
“To his angel friends in heaven he will be giving you a daily crop report, the rain gauge report and ask how many miles are on your wings.”
A memorial fund has been established.
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