David J. Beidler

David J. Beidler, 74, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on October 9, 2025, at home.
Friends and family may visit from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Funeral Service will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. A private family burial will be at a later date at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
David was born on November 6, 1950, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Robert and Donna (Weimerskirk) Beidler. He graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School. David began his career at the family business, Beidler Towing, before later joining the DOT. He was united in marriage to Barb Vyverberg on May 25, 1974, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church.
He enjoyed watching sports on TV, never picking a favorite team because he loved them all. While he went camping, fishing, and hunting (especially turkey hunting with his father-in-law) he wouldn't have gone alone; he did it for the company. A people person through and through, he had the gift of gab and a knack for BS-ing that made him fun to be around. He once drove stock cars and was always up for going out to eat. He loved spending time with family, especially grilling out on the deck, where every meal was "the best food he ever had," even if it wasn't. He'd eat anything placed in front of him (except frog legs!). Family cookouts on the deck were his idea of Heaven. He loved chatting on the phone, especially with his buddies. He was also known for saying, "Take a mini break," even if he'd only been working for a couple of minutes, a phrase that perfectly captured his fun, easygoing spirit.
David is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barb; children, Camy (Brad) Blackbourn, Kim (Travis) Hauri, Kara Beidler; "his girly-girls" Abby and Carly Blackbourne, and Anna Beidler; siblings Dennis (Molly) Beidler; siblings-in-law John "Eddie" (Julie) Vyverberg, Deb Kass, Richard (Joyce) Vyverberg, Lauri (Jeff) Trannel, and Lisa (Dave) Zboril; his god-children Emily Vyverberg and Rob Beidler; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, whom were very near and dear to him; grand-dogs Jet, Bailey B., Lucy Lu (whom David called Rusty), and Frank B.; and his Cairn Terrier, his "only son," Ozzy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Donna; brother, Doug Beidler; parents-in-law Mel and Peggy Vyverberg; and brother-in-law Stan Kass.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Luther Manor, and Caleb "Spook" Kass, his equipment go-to guy.
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