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Donald Ray Waddle, 87, of Newton, Iowa, formerly of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1937, in Marion County, Iowa, to Ralph and Margery (Webster) Waddle. Donald graduated from Monroe Community High School with the class of 1959.
On May 29, 1970, he was united in marriage to Betty Ann Wickliff in Knoxville, Iowa. He spent many years farming in the Monroe area and enjoyed tinkering in his spare time.
Donald is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Waddle; his daughter, Tami Mixdorf of Monroe; and his granddaughters, Jordyn and Jenna Mixdorf. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Norman and Kenneth "Gene" Waddle; and his sister, Freda Waddle.
No services are scheduled. Memorials may be designated to the Monroe Fire Department in his name and can be dropped off at Pence-Reese Funeral Home.
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Janice Van Roekel
March 20, 2025
Donnie was an important member of our Class of 1956 and we always looked forward to seeing him at our class reunions. We will miss him. Our deepest sympathies to his family. Janice Van Roekel
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Marlene Waddle
March 13, 2025
I would like to express my sympathy to Betty Waddle, and Tammy Mixdorph.
May God bless you and comfort you.
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