John Joseph Dusanek

John Joseph Dusanek, age 87, of Wyoming, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 12, 2026 and is now in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

John was born on Feb. 27, 1938, in Anamosa, Iowa, the son of George and Clara (Klinefelter) Dusanek. He graduated from Wyoming High School with the class of 1956.

On Sept. 22, 1963, John was united in marriage to Cleo Kaye Dodge at Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church. They shared 62 years of marriage, farming together in Jones County and building a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work. The Dusanek family farm was honored with the Century Farm Award. He was a lifelong farmer, a role he deeply cherished. John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, stationed in Greenland. 

He was a faithful member of Wyoming United Methodist Church and volunteered at the Wyoming Community Food Pantry. John enjoyed restoring and showing classic cars, especially his beloved 1957 Ford.

John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cleo Kaye; his children, Chad (Tara) Dusanek and Angie Dusanek, all of Wyoming; his siblings, Norman (Maureen) of Anamosa, Rosalie (Nolan) of Austin, Texas, Eileen of Urbandale, Marvin (Nancy) of Monticello, and Margaret of Detroit, Mich.; five grandchildren, Tate Dusanek, Lucas Lilleberg, Emma (Matthew) Schatz, Garrett Eubanks, and Chiara Dusanek (Trenton Rickels); and one great-grandson, Hayden Dusanek. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Clara Dusanek.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Wyoming United Methodist Church, with Rev. Byron Miller and Karmen Jamison, CLM officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dawson Funeral Services in Wyoming. Burial with military honors took place in Wyoming Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.dawsonfuneral.com. Cards of condolences may be mailed to Dawson Funeral Services, PO Box 258, Wyoming, IA 52362. Memorials may be directed to the Wyoming Methodist Community Food Pantry.

The family would like to thank Above and Beyond Hospice for their compassionate care and the comfort and peace they provided through God’s love.