Donald Elwin Wahl, 80, of Ankeny, passed away at home on Thursday, March 20, 2014. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa.
Donald grew up in Wellman, Iowa. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953, serving his country during the Korean War. He earned his Doctorate of Dentistry degree from the University of Iowa in 1963 and was united in marriage to the love of his life, Deanna Mace. The couple owned and operated a dental practice in Urbandale until their retirement.
Don is preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 50 years, Deanna, who passed away in October 2013.
As a show of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.