- Date Of Birth: November 21, 1944
- Date Of Death: February 17, 2020
- State: Iowa
Donald was born at home on November 21, 1944 in Williamsburg.
To provide for his family, Don held many jobs over the years. He started with a hand mower, mowing lawns and also worked cleaning the post office and putting out the flag. He later worked in construction, helping to build I-80. That job allowed him to make the money to buy his and Jill’s wedding rings. After that he worked for Amana Refrigeration. In 1965, they moved to Newton and became the managers of the Stuckey Pecan Shop and gas station. In 1970, they made their home in Colfax. Don began working at Frito Lay and retired after 30 years. After retirement, he drove trucks for Dee Zee Mfg.
Don enjoyed many things. He had a love for racing and spent many years racing at Eddyville and many years going to the NHRA drag races. He owned several motorcycles and enjoyed taking trips and going on adventures with his family. He enjoyed bowling and was on the Men’s League Board for many years. He was also a member of the Jaycees and the Mingo Men’s Club, where he and his friend Larry were known for selling record numbers of Duck Raffle tickets. He enjoyed watching eagles and fishing. His favorite was his love for his family, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He loved going to their many sports and activities and was very excited for his new great grandchild coming in March.
Jill and the family want to say LOVE YOU to Don for being a dedicated and loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend.
