H ugo Howard Iburg , son of August and Fredericka (Huber) Iburg was born on July 8, 1929 in Stamford, South Dakota.  Hugo farmed with his family in Mellette Co. and later in Hanson Co. He took on significant responsibilities at a young age after his father's unexpected passing.

At the age of 16, Hugo graduated from Concordia High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hugo joined the United States Air Force at age 18 and met his lovely bride and lifelong partner Darlene Reilly while stationed in Spokane, Washington. They married on February 28, 1953.  In 1954, Hugo and Darlene moved to South Dakota where they farmed and raised five children. Hugo was a deeply faithful person and felt blessed for the life he enjoyed with Darlene.

During his 88 years of life, Hugo's warmth and wisdom inspired his friends, five children, 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Hugo's love for God was a central part of his life.  He leaves behind a legacy of living humbly and selflessly while leading through word and deed. Hugo's presence continues to exist in the lives that were touched by his unconditional love.

Grateful for having shared in his life is his large family.  They include Hugo's wife, Darlene (Reilly) Iburg; his sister, Ruth Neuberger (Tom); his five children, Paul Iburg (Kathy), Faye Krier (Don), Clair Iburg (Lucy), Diane Murphy (Dan), and Darla Plucker (Prentice); his 13 grandchildren, Mike Krier (Pamela), Lynette Weidenbach (Barry), Amy Sargent (Bob), Brad Krier (Joeleen), Steven Iburg (Melissa), Melisa Bahmuller (Brian), Lucy Egberg (James), Angie Iburg, Jennifer Schmit (Marcus), Jonathan Plucker, Christopher Plucker, Anna Murphy, and Stephanie Plucker;  14 great-grandchildren, Maddison Bahmuller, Jaya Bahmuller, Rosemary Egberg, Sophie Bahmuller, August Egberg, David Krier, Jonah Iburg, Evan Weidenbach, Levi Iburg, Maci Weidenbach, Lydia Krier, Micah Iburg, Eli Schmit, and Eloise Krier; and nephews Brian Iburg (Karol), and Tim Neuberger (Joanna).

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Henry Iburg (Leona) and Fred Iburg (Amy); and seven half-sisters.

Hugo was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Mitchell, South Dakota.