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Bethany, MO: Donald Lee Schroff, 91, Bethany, MO passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at a Cameron, MO veterans' home.
He was born on April 24, 1932, in Bethany, Missouri the son of Elmer and Effie (Maize) Schroff.
Donald served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954 and was a Purple Heart recipient. His main interest in life was work. He was an over the road truck driver, independently owned and operated, for 60 years. He also enjoyed riding his horse, Popcorn and his '49 Harley Davidson, water skiing, and hunting turkey, deer, pheasants, quail, and rabbits.
Donald is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jaynelle (Crabtree) Schroff, of the home; son, Rick (Nita) Schroff, Bethany, MO, daughter, Reiko Schroff (friend, Tammy Long), Kearney, MO; sister, Vera Wheeler, Bethany, MO; grandson, Casey (Michelle) Schroff; granddaughter, Kelli (Greg) Young; great grandchildren, Hayli Jo Young, Jaycee Lynn Schroff, Coley Power, and Brantley Hale Young; sister-in-law, Margaret Crabtree; aunt, Emma Jean Garcia and several nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Donald has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. There are no scheduled services per Donald's wishes. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Bethany, MO. Memorials may be made to Morris Chapel Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com
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