Brian L. Tews, age 52, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, died on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Sioux Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Church in Sioux Rapids. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.

Brian Leslie Tews, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Harvey) Tews was born in Cherokee, Iowa, on September 19, 1963. He lived his youth in the Storm Lake community and received his education at the Storm Lake Community Schools.

Brian was united in marriage to Natalie Giles on June 7, 1997.

Brian’s life was blessed with three sons: Jesse, Shawn, and Cody. Brian had lived in Varina, Iowa before moving to Austin, Texas where he resided for nearly 20 years. While in Austin, Brian was employed with several jobs but his favorite was with the Body Tile and Stone Company where he was a countertop finisher. He then made his home in Pacific Junction, Underwood, Oskaloosa, and Marathon, Iowa. Brian came to Sioux Rapids in May of 2015 to live with his lifelong friends, Steve and Val Ensley. For the last two years, he had worked for Packer Sanitation Services, Inc. in Storm Lake.

Brian’s favorite pastimes included riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, collecting Indian items, making dream catchers, fishing, camping, grilling, and he always liked swinging into a motorcycle shop whenever possible. He loved his leather vest and collecting jewelry. His most cherished times were spent enjoying the company of his family and friends. Family, friends and his Harley...

Brian is survived by his three sons: Jesse Boger of Sheldon, Iowa; Shawn Boger and Cody Boger, both of Greeley, Colorado; mother, Dorothy Hayes of Waterloo, Iowa; brother, Tracy Wayne Hayes; other extended family and his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Donna Tews; and brother, Ron Tews. If anyone would like to make a donation to Brian Tews memorial fund, they may be sent to: Sliefert Funeral Home, 212 West Third Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588.

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