Richard J. Herbers

DUBUQUE, IOWA

Richard J. “Rick” Herbers, 75, of Dubuque, formerly of Dyersville, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital.

Rick was born on November 6, 1950, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Urban and Eileen (Vorwald) Herbers. He graduated from Beckman High School in 1968. He earned a degree in Tool and Die from Hawkeye Tech in Waterloo. He married Mary Turner on June 5, 1971, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville. Rick started his career in construction at Schindler Brothers Construction in Dyersville. In 1973, he took his toolbelt and last paycheck and established Herbers Construction. For over 30 years, Rick designed, built, and remodeled homes, commercial and farm structures in Dyersville and the surrounding area.

Rick was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Peosta. He enjoyed restoring Model A John Deere tractors as well as vintage garden tractors. A hobby that led to the birth of Little G Lawn and Garden Tractor Collectors Club. Which led to the Little G Expo bringing 100s of tractor enthusiasts from across the country to Dyersville each summer. When he wasn’t restoring tractors, Rick enjoyed filling his flower gardens with dahlias and geraniums. He also enjoyed designing and creating model train layouts.

Rick is survived by his children: Mollie (Brian) Prescott of Abingdon, IL; Kelly (Robert) Kadoko of Colleyville, TX; Amy (Steve) Kinney of Ankeny, IA; and Tim (Laura) Herbers of Dyersville, IA; grandchildren: Nick Prescott of Abingdon, IL; Elias, Gabriella, Sophia, and Sabrina Kadoko of Colleyville, TX; Lydia and Nile Kinney of Ankeny, IA; and Oscar and Millie Herbers of Dyersville, IA; brothers: Dan (Janet) Herbers of ; Greg (Beth) Herbers of Nashville, TN; and Steve (Chrissy) Herbers of New Vienna, IA.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Urban and Elieen Herbers; and his wife, Bette (Fort) Herbers.

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home (Dyersville, Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Monticello, Holy Cross) is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.