d two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merle on April 14, 1996 and Joyce on April 3, 2022, and a special nephew, Jacob Yarolim on June 18, 2006. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Tory R. Den Herder memorial fund has been established. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.