Jeffrey John Harbeck

Jeffrey John Harbeck, aged 63, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Polk City, IA. after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Born on June 4, 1962, Jeff dedicated many years to Fabricator's Incorporated, where he worked from the early '80s until his retirement in 2022. An alumnus of Lawton Bronson High School, Jeff was well-known for his commitment to his career and his community.

In 1985, Jeff married his high school sweetheart, Jean Parris; they divorced in 1986. Jeff later married Anita Treglia, with whom he shared three children. In 2021, Jeff and Jean remarried. They joined St. Peter Lutheran Church in Grimes, Iowa, in 2023 and renewed their vows with a small church ceremony in 2024.

Jeff had a lifelong passion for motorcycles, attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally annually until this year when his health kept him from going. While the kids were growing, Jeff coached and was a board member of the Westside Little League. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting, activities that allowed him to appreciate the outdoors and spend quality time with friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Matthew (Erin) and Christopher (Melissa) Harbeck; daughter, Cassandra (Jack) Faith; stepsons, John, Robert, Michael, and David Graham; stepdaughter, Meredith (Mitchell) Sankey; sisters Cathie (John) Jackson and Deborah (Todd) Brown; brothers Dave (Beth) and Mark (Sokol) Harbeck, thirteen grandchildren, and his devoted four-legged friend, Nuge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Joan Harbeck; in-laws, John and Dorothy Parris; and brother-in-law, Jonathan Parris.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA. Visitation begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by a sharing of memories at 6:00 p.m. to honor Jeff’s life and legacy. Guests are encouraged to wear Harley-Davidson attire in his memory. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1001 S. James Street, Grimes, IA, with a luncheon to follow.

Jeff’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Drs. Tom and Daniel Buroker, along with Callie, Brittany, and Patty at John Stoddard Cancer Center, and the hospice nurses with UnityPoint Hospice in Urbandale, IA for the exceptional care and compassion they provided. Memorials may be made in Jeff’s name to UnityPoint Hospice in appreciation of the care and support they offered Jeff and his family during his journey’s end.