Per the wishes of Don and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. For questions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 56 years, Cheryl; his children: Timothy (Rosemary) Stanley, of Spring, TX, Christopher (Lisa) Stanley, of Marshalltown, Patrick Stanley and Melissia Stanley, both of Nevada; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; several step-great grandchildren; his sister, Shirley Pennell, of Marshalltown, and his nieces and nephews.