Maack, Donald Merlin (1956 - 2025)

MAACK, BLUM, SHARP, PULLEN, STOLTE, JONES, SMITH, PETERSEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/3/2025 at 20:02:44

Name of deceased: Donald Merlin Maack

Aged: 68 yrs, 9 mo, 20 days

Residence: Denison, Crawford County, IA

Born: Nov. 17, 1956; Denison, Crawford County, IA

Died: Sep. 6, 2025; Denison, Crawford County, IA

Funeral services: Celebration of Life: Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025; National Guard Armory, Denison, IA

Survived by: Son, Trevor Maack of Earling, IA; Trevor’s mother, Marla Blum of Denison, IA; stepchildren, Jared (spouse, Tina) Sharp of Boone, IA, Jill Pullen of Battle Creek, IA and Trisha (spouse, Brian) Stolte of Boone, IA; 6 step-grandchildren; 1 great-step-grandchild; siblings, Duane Maack of Denison, IA, Denise Jones of Denison, IA, and Diane (spouse, William) Smith of Denison, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Merlin and Ruth (nee Petersen) Maack; step-son-in-law, Jarad Pullen

Education: Attended Denison, IA schools and graduated with the Class of 1975

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Denison, IA; he remained a lifelong member

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: After graduation, Donald was employed by Bernard Petersen Construction and learned trade skills that developed into his lifelong career as a contractor.

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed time outdoors, especially fishing and hunting; also loved gathering with family and friends, often cooking for them to share those meals together.

Sources: pauleyjones.com