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Donald Fuller Obituary
Indianola, Iowa
Donald Auld Fuller, DVM, of Indianola, died Friday, March 3, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born on September 21, 1922, in Kirkville, Iowa, the only child of Glenn and Lora (Auld) Fuller. He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1940.
Donald enlisted in the U. S. Navy on December 9, 1941, completing Boot Camp at Great Lakes Naval Station. He was assigned to Naval Intelligence and served in Lion 8 which set up communications for the Pacific Fleet in Guam.
Following service to his country, Donald attended Augustana College where he met the love of his life, Janice Lucht, in the fall of 1946. They were engaged on Valentine's Day, 1947, and married on June 12, 1947.
Donald and Janice moved to Huxley, Iowa; she taught school and he studied at Iowa State University. He was awarded a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1950. He established and maintained a veterinary practice in Eldridge, Iowa, from 1950 to 1963.
In 1963 Donald, Janice, and their family moved to Indianola. He was Director of Clinical Research for Diamond Laboratories (Syntex Agribusiness) from 1963 to 1982. Until 1992, he owned Kindness Pet Clinic in Indianola. After selling that practice, he worked as a manager for the USDA and retired in 1996.
During retirement, he repaired clocks, marketing himself as "Clock R & R." Throughout his adult life, Donald was involved in Lions Club.
Donald is survived by his three sons, Allan (Janet Dutcher) of Urbandale, Donald Mark (Naim Briggs) of Topeka, KS, Brian (Laurie) of Indianola, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Janice and his parents.
A memorial service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Indianola on Saturday, March 11, at 11:00 AM with visitation at 10:00 AM. A luncheon will follow the service.
Committal services will be at Davenport Memorial Park at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorial gifts to the Redeemer Lutheran Church Organ Fund.
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Dana Simon
March 11, 2017
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Don, and previously of his wife. I was unable to attend the funeral. However Don was always a superb gentleman with a fine sense of humor and compassion and with a very wise intelligence. I will miss him and his wife both very much. My sincere condolences to all family members. I will not forget the love and devotion obvious in the life of Don and his family. Dana Simon MD
KAY EICHNER
March 10, 2017
KEN DUSHECK JUST CALLED TO TELL ME OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING. SUCH LOSS FOR YOUR FAMILY. I REMEMBER YOUR DAD AS A VERY KIND MAN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY.
THE EICHNER FAMILY
Joe and Missi Bishop
March 9, 2017
So going to miss both Doc and Jan's smiling faces,,they were neighbors of mine, who never had a bad thing to say about no one and always had a smile on their faces,,,,sorry to the family for their loss,,,rip Doc and Jan,,,you both will be very missed,,,,
Daniel and Lea Goodrich
March 9, 2017
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad so close to losing your mom. Seems like a testament to their love for each other. Our prayers are with you all.
Anne Hawkins
March 8, 2017
So very, very sorry. May you find comfort in one another and in cherished memories of your loved ones, together.
Craig Rupert
March 8, 2017
Brian, Allan, Mark and family, my sincere condolences to you all. So near in time to Jan's passing, your loss is more than doubled. 70 years of marriage is a tremendous testament to their lives and love, and of that and more, you can be proud. I am happy I knew your father and got to see him one last time. Know that my thoughts are with you all daily.
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