Memorial

Donald F. Minor, 84, of Hiawatha, passed away on Thursday, May 05, 2011 at the home of his daughters. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton by the Rev. Neil Manternach. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral home where a vigil service will begin at 4:30 p.m., and after 9 a.m. Monday at the church.

Donald is survived by children, Anita Minor and Marilyn Minor, both of Marion, and Marvin (Jeanette) Minor of Urbandale; grandchildren, Stephanie and Aaron Minor, both of Urbandale; and sisters, Velma Ramsey of Venice, California and Rosemary Howland of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Katherine, sister, Gladys Timmerman, and brother, Richard Minor.

Donald was born December 28, 1926 in Cedar Rapids to Edward and Mary (Maresh) Minor. He married Katherine Minar there on July 8, 1950. Donald was employed by St. Luke's Hospital for over twenty years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Donald enjoyed the Hiawatha Community Center and played bingo at Bali Hai Estates.

Memorials may be directed to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.