David Allen Miksell, age 72, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Des Moines. A private family service will be held at this time, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
David was born May 3, 1948 to George and Josie (Sheldon) Miksell in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Saydel High School and then went onto attend Northwest Missouri State. David was drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War.
He married the love of his life, Shirley (Gammelien), on June 5, 1976, and together they raised one son, Jake. Dave retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 31 years of service. Dave loved fishing and being in the great outdoors. He cherished his family and enjoyed cheering for Jake in his athletic endeavors. Master of grilling, competitive cribbage player and expert fire builder, and he took coffee with his sugar. In the last year, he could most often be found in his comfy chair rocking with his granddaughter, Blake, or giving ear scratches to the puppies.
He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Shirley; son, Jake (Kelsey); granddaughter, Blake; brother, Steve (Cyndie Loeper); nieces: Tracy (Craig) Miksell-Branch, Amy Simpson, Ashley (Aaron) Ezzio; and great nephews and nieces: Nate Miksell-Branch, Ethan and Ella Simpson, and Aubree and
Autumn Ezzio. He is preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to ValorFit or Keystone Church of Ankeny.
