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Don Iten

1943 - 2020

Don Iten obituary, 1943-2020, Clear Lake, MN

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1943

DIED

2020

Don Iten Obituary

Don Iten

Clear Lake - October 28th, 1943 to November 27th, 2020. Age 77.

Come in, sit down and let your feet dangle May 1st, 2:30-6pm at the Clearwater American Legion to Celebrate the life of Don.

Don passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Don will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He had a fun loving, goofy sense of humor, which endeared him to everyone. He was an unforgettable kind of guy who loved to do or say the unexpected just to get a rise out of you. You were always greeted with a smile and the comment "pull up a chair and let your feet dangling".

Don was born on October 28th, 1943 to Leon & Florentine (Imholte) Iten in his family home in Clearwater MN. Don lived his earlier life in Clearwater farming with his father. Don served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. Don met the love of his life, Carole Sutton, while he was stationed in California. The two married on October 19th, 1963. The couple made their home in Becker MN. The highlight of their union was the birth of their three children, Raymond, Lori, and Liza.

Don always considered himself a farmer first and foremost but had many other trades in his life as a Truck Driver and Mechanic of all machines. Carole always said she considered him one of the most intelligent individuals she knew because no matter what you asked him, he always had an answer.

Don is survived by his wife Carole; Daughters Lori (Scott) Rice & Liza (Lewis) Johnson; Daughter In-Law Malla Iten; 10 grandchildren ; almost 14 great grandchildren (one little girl is still baking); Siblings Ray (Arie) Iten, Betty Karl, Joan Klatt, Judy (John) Hamilton, Carol (Ed) Niezgocki, Kathy (Ken) Gohman & many other family and friends. Don is preceded in death by his parents, son Raymond, grandson Maurice, sister Rose, Brothers-in-law Jack, Dave, Bob &, sister-in-law Ruby.

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Published by St. Cloud Times from Dec. 2, 2020 to Apr. 25, 2021.

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Wendy Gohman

April 27, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

John Hamilton

December 5, 2020

Don was able to make you smile, a man to swap "sea stories" with!
He will be missed.
SEMPER FI MARINE !

Annette D Towler

December 4, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Carol sorry for your loss. Peace be with you in this time. Enjoyed the friendship we had back in kids school time. and fun with the many things we did together in Becker. Peace, your old friend Annette D Towler in VA with my youngest daughter, Cheryl.

JC & Bobby Mosley

December 4, 2020

Juanita Sorry For Your Loss

Sara Grieser

December 3, 2020

Carole and family,
It was an absolute honor to have the opportunity to know Don. From my first visit, it was clear to me how much he loved his family and life. I could have easily spent all day listening to his stories.
Blessed be his memory.
Sara Grieser

Parker & Kaleigh

December 3, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
I love you and will miss you forever, fly high Grandpa!!

Judy Iten

December 3, 2020

Don was an unforgettable character and I felt like I knew him the first time we met as he was so much like Leonard. He made everyone feel welcomed and had a warm heart and a great sense of humor. He will dearly be missed. Prayers to the family in this time of loss.

Jack Anderson

December 2, 2020

Condolences to you and your family Carole. I have fond memories of our working days together. Blessings to all of you.

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