Arthur L. Strong

Arthur L. Strong, 77, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Unity Point Health, Bettendorf, Iowa.

Arthur LeRoy Strong was born January 22, 1938, to L. Harold and Zella (King) Strong, in Elgin, Iowa.  After graduating from high school Art served in the United States Marines Corps from 1957 to 1963.  He was united in marriage to Patricia King on August 26, 1962, in Hazleton, Iowa.  After farming for 10 years on the family farm in Elgin, Art worked for John Deere in Dubuque.  In 1976 the couple moved to DeWitt after Art transferred to the Davenport plant where he retired in 1995.

Art was a member of the DeWitt United Methodist Church, AMVETS, UAW Local 281, and the FivePMinus Society.  He enjoyed camping, traveling, woodworking, rug-making, and spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his loving wife of 52 years, Pat, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Ronda and Paul Becker of DeWitt, Randy and Jean Strong of Hudson, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Maxwell, Katherine and Jack; a brother, Kenneth (Beverly) Strong; a sister-in-law Mary Strong; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Charles (Peggy) Strong, and Myrten Strong; a sister, Iantha (John) Staffenhagen; and a niece, Cindy Sue Strong.

Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015, at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt.  A Service of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at DeWitt United Methodist Church, DeWitt, Iowa, with Pastor Tom Boomershine officiating.  Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois.

Memorials may be made to the FivePMinus Society or the family.

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