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Donald Phelps Obituary
Donald Raymond Phelps
September 22, 1942-May 26, 2022
Donald Raymond Phelps, 79, passed away unexpectedly on May 26th, 2022 in Apache Junction, Arizona. A celebration of Don's life will be held on Friday June 17th at the Buffalo Community Center in Buffalo, Iowa from 5-8 pm.
He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on September 22, 1942 to Oscar G. Phelps and Clara T. (Glodoski) Phelps. He married Marjorie Franklin and they raised two children, Kevin and Sherry. Kevin married Erica (Schroeder) and they have three children Emma, Karson and Ellyson. Sherry has one daughter, Abby.
He graduated from Mineral Point High School in May 1960, where he enjoyed playing football. After graduating from high school he joined the U.S. Air Force. He moved to Davenport, Iowa and started working at Ralston Purina. He ended up working there for the next 40+ years. After his retirement, he moved to Apache Junction, Arizona and lived there until his death. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, bowling, watching westerns and spending time with Diane listening and dancing to music. Don was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and he never missed a game. He especially enjoyed his time with his grandchildren watching them play sports and numerous other activities.
Besides his children and grandchildren, Don is survived by his brother Robert (Maria) Phelps and his niece Bernadette Burke. There are numerous cousins and second cousins, from both the Phelps and Glodoski sides of the family. Don is also survived by a special friend Diane Chiovatero of Mesa, Arizona.
Memorials can be made to the family and will be used for an education fund for his grandchildren.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Donald Phelps
Vernita Glispie
June 6, 2023
Prayers and thoughts are being sent to you all. Seeing at work talking about current issues thanks for sharing your thoughts. Our sons played little league together fun to watch.
RIP Don!
Vernita Glispie
David Downen
August 2, 2022
My heart and prayers go out to margery .sherry abbyand kevin.Don was a good man .and he loved his family.and I'm happy I got to know him. I am sorry for your loss sherry I know you took it the hardest.
Sue 'McCormick" Hanson
June 13, 2022
Sherry, sorry to see your Dad has passed away. He was So Nice and Funny... also a really Nice Looking Guy. May His Spirit And Many Memories Guide You All Through This Journey Of Life. God Bless Him
Tim & Penny Kroul
June 12, 2022
We´re so sorry to hear of Don passing, we enjoyed visiting Don in Arizona and riding Harleys with him all over the state.
I´ll always remember our last phone conversation in April, he sounded so upbeat and happy.
RIP Don
Vernita Glispie
June 12, 2022
Words cannot express my feelings about your passing - know that you´re safe and free of all pain.
Rest my friend
Prayers and thoughts are sent to you and your family and friends
Coworker 40+ years
Robert Anderson
June 12, 2022
Met Don in 2006 when we worked at Wal-Mart.
We took motorcycle trips together to Iowa. The best trip we
took together was Sturgis South Dakota.
Had a great time and i well miss that guy.
Greg Ullrich, Mesa, Az.
June 12, 2022
I used to play softball with Don at the Davenport Moose Club 40+ years ago. He was a good guy; always laughing and smiling. I didn´t know he´d moved so close or I´d have looked him up. Prayers for the family. RIP, Don.
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