Stanzel, Donald (1927-2015)
STANZEL, GRACE, KLINDT, FAIRCHILD, FILLOON, HILL, HOOVER, MILLS, FARLOW, ROTH, GRISWOLD, VALENTINE
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 1/18/2016 at 15:35:31
Donald Stanzel
June 4, 1927 - Ddecember 30, 2015Donald Duane Stanzel, son of Barnabus Clark and Bertha Fran (Grace) Stanzel, was born on June 4, 1927, on the family farm near Sioux Rapids, Iowa. He received his education at Sioux Rapids Consolidated School, graduating in 1945. In April 1945, he enlisted in the United Sates Navy. After serving in the Pacific Theater, he was honorably discharged in August, 1946, at which time he returned to Iowa.
On November 23, 1947, Don married Frances C. Klindt in rural Sioux Rapids. To their union, four children were born. They made their home on a farm near Sioux Rapids.
For thirty-four years, Don worked for the United States Postal Service. In May, 1954, he was appointed Post Master at the Sioux Rapids Post Office. He, later, became a rural mail carrier until he retired.
After retiring, Don and Fran moved to Spencer where they made their home for many years. For several years, they both enjoyed wintering in Arizona. Recently, however, Don moved to Storm Lake to be near his family.
A member of the First United Church in Sioux Rapids, the Masonic Lodge, the American Legion Post #394, the Lions Club, and the Kiwanis, Don, truly, promoted and supported his community.
An avid Hawkeye and Cubs fan, Don enjoyed watching their games with friends and family. A member of Little Sioux Golf and Country Club for many years, he, also, enjoyed golfing.
Don passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at the Methodist Manor in Storm Lake, Iowa, at the age of eighty-eight. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Fran; three brothers, Robert, Kenneth, and Gerald Stanzel; three sisters, Marjorie Fairchild, Mildred Filloon, and Alice Hill; his son-in-law, Richard Hoover; his brothers-in-law, Harold and Robert Klindt; his sister-in-law, Martha Marsh Klindt; and his great grandson, Silas Mills.
He is survived by his children, Mary (Will) Farlow, of West Des Moines, Iowa, Ann (Steve) Roth, of Storm Lake, Iowa, Bill Stanzel, and his friend, Lois, of Crofton, Nebraska, and Susan (Alan) Mills, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; eight grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Vera Klindt, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; as well as by nieces, nephews, many other relatives, and friends.
VISITATION: Saturday, January 2, 2016, 10:00 - 11:00 A.M., First United Church, Sioux Rapids, Iowa.
SERVICE: Saturday, January 2, 2016, 11:00 A.M., First United Church, Sioux Rapids, Iowa.
CLERGY: Rev. Curt Batschelet.
ORGANIST: Eloise Obman.
VOCALIST: Rusty Smith.
CASKET BEARERS (Don’s grandchildren): Markus Farlow, Christine Griswold, Andrea Valentine, R.J. Hoover, Derek Stanzel, Jared Mills, James Mills, Joel Mills.
INTERMENT: Lone Tree Cemetery, Sioux Rapids, Iowa.
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