Don grew up in Albany, Oregon, attending Oregon State University.
He served in the Idaho National Guard and had a long successful career with Wohl Shoe Company. In his later years he enjoyed selling real estate.
His favorite pastime was playing golf. He also enjoyed trips with family and friends to Sunriver, Palm Springs, and Hawaii.
He is preceded in death by his father Larry, mother, Alice, and brother, Ted.
Don is survived by his loving wife Dixie; five children; Debbie, Don, Terri, Sandra and Lori. He was also blessed with eight grandchildren: Bo, Danielle, Michael, Ethan, Kamilah, Aishah, Leilah and Tyler; double blessed with five great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Resource Center of Oregon. 8880 SW Nimbus Avenue, Suite B Beaverton, OR 97008