Memorial
Donald K. Herb, 82, of Hiawatha passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2019 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown after a long battle with Parkinson's. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, with a Masonic Service. A luncheon will begin at 1:30 pm at The Moose Lodge; 1820 West Post Road SW in Cedar Rapids. Entrusted with the arrangements is Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Don was born on September 5, 1936 the son of David and Marie Herb, Don graduated from Roosevelt High School. He then honorably served in the United States Navy where he became a Chef in the Korean War. After his service, he continued to cook in many restaurants. Don was a lifetime member of the American Legion as well as a member and past master of the Masonic Lodge. After retiring from Klein Tool, he went on to work at The Moose Lodge and received his Golden Coat. In his free time, Don enjoyed bowling, fishing, building decks, golf, and spending time with family and friends.
He was survived by his wife Betty, three daughters; Amy (Jim) Christianson of Anamosa, IA; Deanna (Brett) McAtee of Perry, IA; Tina (Chuck) James of Olin, IA; two brothers, Jim (Mary) Herb of Cedar Rapids, IA; Dwayne (Deb) Herb of Hiawatha, IA; seven grandchildren, Kayla, Justin, David, Dana, Douglas, Emily, Olivia, and two great-grandchilden, JJ and Zayden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; his twin Danny Herb and Lee Herb, and a daughter Tami Jo.
Memorial donations may be directed toward the family and a donation in Donald’s honor will be made to a charity of their choice.