Gary J. Jungen, age 72, of Sabula passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, peacefully at his home. In following Gary’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Parish in Clinton, IA. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with a luncheon to follow in the church hall. Burial will be at a later date. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Gary was born in Clinton on December 9, 1952, the son of Kenneth and Lois (Troy) Jungen, Sr. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1972. Gary married Valerie Richardson in 1984, welcoming their son, Brian, in 1987. He later married Karen Lingle Jess on April 4, 2004, at Sacred Heart Church in Clinton. Gary had been employed at the Anchorage Marina, D & J Siding, Dairy Pak, Chicago Northwestern Railroad, Illinois Range, Conversion Vans, and Alliant Energy. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish where he and Karen were active with the CEW community. Gary was a talented craftsman, who loved working with barnwood, and known as the family’s “MacGyver”. He enjoyed road trips to Wisconsin, golfing, biking, walking through the woods, collecting antique tools, and his cats, Sunny, Rizzo, Fluffy and Rainbow. Gary exemplified fatherhood through his actions, demonstrating unwavering support and love for his son, Brian, every single day. Gary had persevering faith. He understood his need for a relationship with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Gary knew his eternity awaited him in heaven.

Gary is survived by the love of his life, Karen; 3 sons, Curt (Ashley) Jess of Preston, Chris (Erika) Jess of LeClaire, and Eric (Lindsay) Jess of Ankeny; 7 grandchildren, Skylar (Nate Wells), Alexis, Eli, Ainsly, Bennett, Brady, and Brynn; his brother, Kenny Jungen, Jr. of Clinton; his sister, Sue (Rich) McMahon of Clinton; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Lingle of Clinton; 2 sisters-in-law, Barb (Bob) Weber of Clinton, and Anne (Mark) Strawser of Bettendorf; 3 brothers-in-law, Rick (Mary) Lingle of Lombard, IL, Steve (Traci) Lingle of Thomson, IL and Bob (Juan Carlos) Lingle of Oakland Park, FL, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Brian: a sister, Judy, and his father-in-law, Dick Lingle.

Gary was a lifelong fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Dallas Cowboys. In his honor, those attending are welcome to wear attire from his favorite teams to celebrate the joy they brought him. While not expected, it would be a special way to remember him.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Aggarwal and Dr. Wolf and their dedicated staffs, as well as the hospice nurse, Brittany, for her compassionate care and support.

Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.