Donald D. Don Earnest

EARNEST, STUTZMAN, MILLER, NEUZIL, AUBRECHT, GRAY, KREMER, REDIGER, LEICHTY

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 12/1/2010 at 10:35:05

Donald D. Don Earnest, 73, of Coralville, died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at his home.

Don was born April 28, 1937 in Milford, Nebraska, the son of Elmer and Elsie (Stutzman) Earnest. Growing up in Milford and Wayland, Iowa, Don graduated from Wayland High School. He married Elaine Miller June 1, 1957 in Wellman, Iowa. Elaine died June 3rd, 2002.
Don met and later married Karla Neuzil June 28, 2003 in Coralville.
Moving to Coralville in 1966, Don co-founded S & E Custom Cabinets with Leroy Schrock. He was a partner in the business until 1976 when he became sole proprietor. In 1987 he passed ownership to his son, Kenton. The business was incorporated and currently operates as Essany Custom Cabinetry. He continued to work with his son in the business until his health prevented it.
Don was a loving husband and father and his life revolved around his home and Essany. He loved traveling, mountains, cars, and fishing.
Don is survived by his wife Karla; his children Michelle Aubrecht (Tom), and Kenton Earnest (Michelle) all of Iowa City, Beth Gray (Dan) of Coralville and Randy Earnest of Peoria, Illinois;
step-sons, Roman Neuzil and Jon Neuzil, both of Iowa City; sisters, Arlene Kremer of Sun Lakes, Arizona and Ina Rediger (Ferman) of Dorchester, Nebraska; brother, Ron Earnest (Kelly) of Harpers Ferry, Iowa; brother-in-law, Lowell Leichty of Coralville; grandchildren, Angel, Justin, Mallory, Kameron, McKenna and Taylor; five great-grandchildren and the family dog Max.
His parents, a sister Ruth Leichty and a granddaughter Kourtney also preceded him in death.