Donald John Weikum, the son of Jacob and Katherine Grup Weikum, was born July 18, 1919 in Redfield, SD. Don was raised on a farm in Redfield and received his education at Redfield, SD. Following his schooling, Don farmed on the home farm with his brother until 1958 when he moved to Spencer.
Don married Betty Vance on August 4, 1962 in Worthington, MN. Don worked at 20th Century Lanes. He worked there until his retirement in 1985.
Don passed away at the Spencer Hospital on October 22, 2015 at the age of 96. He is preceded in death by his parents; 7 brothers: George, Art, Reuben, Earl, Jack, Roy and Frank; 3 sisters: Clara Weikum, Vera Deiter and Katherine Thompson.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Betty Weikum of Spencer; one daughter, Sherry Weikum of Hartley; other relatives and friends.
SERVICES
Private graveside services will be held.
OFFICIATING
Rev. Thomas Van Tassell
CASKET BEARERS
VISITATION
Will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25 at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.
MUSIC
"The Old Rugged Cross"
INTERMENT
Riverside Cemetery
Spencer, Iowa