Obituary of David Brian Krogh

David Brian Krogh, 70, died Aug 19, 2024 in Coralville, from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

He was born May 27, 1954 in Iowa City to Ernie & Charlotte (Colson) Krogh. He grew up on a farm, started school in Lone Tree, graduated from West Branch and then attended Iowa Automotive and Diesel School in Cedar Rapids. He worked a number of different jobs, including doing concrete work, being a mechanic, managing a gas station, managing a bus barn and driving a school bus. Dave said he carried the world’s most precious cargo on his bus. He was hard working, fun, honest and helpful.

Dave married the love of his life, Karen Heaton Lockwood, in 2012 and they enjoyed living in Marion and San Antonio, TX. He loved his dogs, the San Antonio Spurs, Iowa Hawkeyes, Dale Earnhardt, NASCAR and being “Papa”.

He is survived by his daughters, Kara Merritts and Shana (Keith) Cook; grandchildren, Keagan Merritts, Samuel Cook, Tristan Cook, Jayden Cook and Autumn Cook; siblings, Cindy Krogh and Ed (Suzanne) Krogh; nieces and nephew, Jennifer Wang, Mike (Kelly) Krogh, and Jessica (Brett) Becker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Karen and his nephew C. J. Karr.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am Saturday, August 24 at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, where there will be a time of visitation one hour prior to the services and following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Dave’s memory to the Iowa chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA).