David W. Dunham

David W. Dunham obituary, Mason City, IA

David W. Dunham

David Dunham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hurley Funeral Home - Mason City on Jan. 28, 2026.
David W. Dunham, 64, of Mason City, passed away at his home at 5:00 a.m., on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born January 6, 1962, in Crailsheim, West Germany, to Charles and Gertrude (Brekau) Dunham. He married Patricia Kowalski and she preceded him in death.

Mr. Dunham is survived by his mother, Gertrude Dunham, of Mason City; three children: Eric Dunham, Christine Dunham, and Danielle Dunham; several grandchildren; as well as two sisters: Karin Martin, of Mason City, and Tina Fry, of Lincoln, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father, and one brother: Norbert Dunham.

Mr. Dunham was raised in the Lutheran Faith. He served in the US Army as a Red Beret. He was a truck driver for over forty years.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service will be held at Mason City Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home, in Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Hurley Funeral Home - Mason City

603 E Chestnut St, Mason City, IL 62664

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