June 18, 1938 ~ July 30, 2025
Gordon “Gordy” Ira age 87 of New Hampton, IA, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home.
A private family burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton with Rev. Chris Podhajsky presiding.
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Gordon “Gordy” Edward Ira was born June 18, 1938, in Decorah, IA, the son of Edward and Gertrude (Lentz) Ira. He received his education in rural country school. On October 21, 1962, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Little Turkey, IA, he married Susanne Malek. To this union a son, Kevin and daughter, Joan were born.
The couple made their home in New Hampton. On March 25,1968, Gordy began working for the Chickasaw County Secondary Roads where he remained until retiring on December 29, 2006.
In his free time he enjoyed trout fishing, fishing at the Mississippi River and collecting toy tractors. For many years he helped maintain Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton.
Survivors include his wife, Susanne; son, Kevin Ira of New Hampton; daughter, Joan (Raymond) Paul of San Diego, CA; two grandchildren, Raymond and Danelle; brother-in-law, Gaylord Malek of Harrison, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother in infancy.
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