Earl J. Goerdt

Live Link https://youtu.be/EMwLcK-nYXo Earl J. Goerdt, 77 of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a military service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at Kramer Funeral Home from 9-10 a.m. prior to funeral mass. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery with military honors accorded by Scherrman Peterson American Legion Post #656. Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate. Earl was born on June 11, 1944 in Wendell, Minnesota, the son of Albinus and Harriet (Koopman) Goerdt. He married Carol Thier on August 14, 1971 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa. Dr. Earl Goerdt grew up on a farm in Delaware County where his family moved in 1953. He graduated from Xavier High School in 1962. He received his degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1969 from Iowa State University. Following service in the U.S. Army, he returned to Farley in 1973 to join Dr. Gerald Chapman in practice with Veterinary Assosciates. In 1979, he was a founder of Tri-Vet Associates Veterinary Clinics, along with Dr. Gerald Chapman and Dr. Dewayne Rahe in Dyersville, Farley and Holy Cross. Earl loved his work, often saying, he never worked a day in his life. He enjoyed each client and animal he met. Among his many hobbies, he enjoyed hunting, raising dogs, and golfing. He cherished his time with family and friends. Earl served on the State of Iowa Veterinary Board for six years. He was active with the Eastern Iowa Veterinarian Association. He was a member of the Scherrman Peterson American Legion Post #656. Survivors include his wife, Carol, children: Amy (Brad) Ludwig of Cascade and their children, Madeline, Julia, Luke, and Peter, Matt (Kathy) Goerdt of Dyersville and their children, Rebecca, Steffen, and Kate, Joe (Carly) Goerdt of Dubuque and their children, Carson and Gavin, Kimberly (Mike) Recker of Dyersville and their children, John, Rachel, Eve, and Noah, siblings: Inez (Richard) Bartlett, Leon Goerdt, Jean (Charles) Cecil, Glen Goerdt, Alan (Lori) Goerdt, and Russell Goerdt, in-laws: Dennis (Diane) Thier, and Krista Thier, and many neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, Arthur and Catherine (White) Thier, a sister, Eileen Hesselmann, brother-in-law, Ben Thier, and two nephews, Mark Hesselmann, and Alex Goerdt. The family would like to thank Above & Beyond Hospice for their compassionate care. Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family and information is available at www.kramerfuneral.com. Online condolences and memorials may be sent to Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, IA 52040. Dyersville, Iowa

June 11, 1944 - May 5, 2022

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Susan Barnes

August 31, 2022

I was just thinking about Dr Goerdt and the fact we hadn’t spoken in so long and I found out that he had passed…… my heart just broke. Such a kind and wonderful man and veterinarian, I enjoyed our long conversations and visits talking dogs, specifically our love of the ... Continue Reading

Clifford Bye

May 15, 2022

Chancy ( my GSP) & I will miss him GREATLY. For the last 12 years, we always stopped coming and going for Pheasant season. Shared pheasant dinners I had prepared and lunches in town. Always dropped off a couple of roosters for his enjoyment. I now have another puppy from... Continue Reading

Denny and Shelley Koopman

May 12, 2022

Carol and family, we were sorry to hear the news of Earl passing. He was very caring and was so thoughtful to our family over the years. He was very dedicated to his family and profession. Most of the veterinarians in our area knew Earl and thought highly of him. We were... Continue Reading

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MICHAEL G MULLAN

May 11, 2022

Carol and family you have my sympathy. Earl was a keeper, a good guy. I will miss him also.
Always enjoyed visits with you and Earl at your house. We had good times at the farm and playing football.

Hunting was posted for Earl J. Goerdt.

Scott Koopman

May 9, 2022

My sympathy to you and your family Carol! Earl was such a great guy! I would have given up Pheasant hunting a long time ago if it wasn’t for him, he gave us some great dogs and lots of memories were made!
God sure caught a keeper this time! I was so PROUD to call him my ... Continue Reading

Kim, Barry, Dexten and Tiya Retchloff

May 9, 2022

Please know we are thinking of you. Earl was such a kind soul and touched so many lives. He will truly be missed.

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Miriam Eick

May 8, 2022

Dear Carol, Amy, Matt, Joe, and K
Sincere sympathy to each one of you as you bid a fond farewell to a good and gracious husband, dad, grandpa, and friend to many. Our community has lost another of its cornerstones. Earl, in addition to caring for his immediate famil... Continue Reading