Donald Ray Shank

Donald was born to parents Harry and Elsie (Spencer) Shank in Marion, Indiana and raised in Lake County, Illinois.

He served his country as a member of the Navy during the Korean War. His hard working personality was shown as he devoted 40 years at Ammco Tools/ Liquid Controls. Don was a man of strong Christian faith and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Harlingen. He loved his family dearly.

Donald is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dionne Dora (Haskell) Shank; his daughters Jody Hay; Lori (Dale) Gwaltney; Stacy (Rob) Reinhofer; his brother Harry R. "Bob" (Bonnie) Shank and his sister Delores Dee; eight grandchildren Ashley, Drew, Sarah, Beth, Taylor, Troy, Claire and Kim; nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Simone Kracht and brother-in-law Dennis (Nancy) Haskell and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Elsie Shank; his sister Betty Janus; by his son-in-law David Hay; and brothers-in-law Jess Janus, Larry Dee and Wally Kracht.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan's Purse or Alzheimer's Association.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.heavenlygracergv.com for the Shank family.