Mr. Fredrick Lee Fred Brackelsberg, 43, of Keokuk, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 3:30 AM at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mr. Brackelsberg was born October 27, 1965, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Robert C. and Jean D. Peavler Brackelsberg. He was married to Barbara Kay. He was a lifelong resident of Keokuk and had been employed at Blankenship Auto Body and then at Affordable Patterns. He enjoyed fishing, racing, working on the farm woodworking, and spending time with his dog Jackson. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by Barbara of Keokuk; a daughter, Kelsey Brackelsberg of Keokuk; a stepson, Kendall Gregory of Keokuk; his father, Robert Bob Brackelsberg of Keokuk; four siblings, Robert Dwan Brackelsberg and his wife, Kathy, of Keokuk, Terry J. Brackelsberg and his wife, Lori, of Keokuk, Tina Uhlmeyer and her husband, Richard, of Canton, Missouri and Tami Brackelsberg of Donnellson, Iowa; half sister, Debbie Prysock of Boise, Idaho; nieces; nephews; cousins; great nieces; and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother; a brother, David Brackelsberg; grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Jessie L. Peavler and Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Brackelsberg; an aunt; and cousins.
Funeral services were Saturday, August 29, 2009, at DeJongs Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Lathrop officiating. Burial followed in Scandinavian Cemetery in rural Keokuk.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
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