In Memory of

Jared

Postel

Obituary for Jared Postel

Jared M. Postel, 52, of Dubuque went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He died peacefully at home after a long struggle with chronic illnesses. Private family services will be held at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd. Services will be live streamed at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Jared was born on December 29, 1967 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Ron and Paula (Schmid) Postel. He attended Loras College for two years and then Iowa State College. In 2018, he attended the University of Dubuque and received his BA in business. Jared most recently worked for Hodge Logistics in Dubuque.

Jared enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He loved to read, golf, fish, and garden. Jared also enjoyed working on his model railroad. Because he suffered so much, he was sensitive and compassionate for those who suffered. He was extremely generous.

Jared is survived by his parents, Ron and Paula of Dubuque; his sisters Stephanie (Fred) Failmezger Peosta, IA and Sarah (Jeff Cook) Postel of Algona, IA; his nieces and nephews, Zach (Emily) Failmezger, Abigael (Gerald) Miller, Aubree Cook, Nathaniel Failmezger, Emily Failmezger and Kaylee Cook; his great nephew, Owen Failmezger.

A Jared Postel memorial fund has been established c/o Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd., Dubuque, IA 52002