Obituary for Donald A. Dodge

Donald A. Dodge, 90, formerly of Colesburg, IA passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at The Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, IA. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Don was the son of Raymond and Ann Dodge. He was born January 15, 1920 in Colesburg, IA. Don attended and graduated from Colesburg High School. He later joined the Navy and served 2 years for our country during World War II. Don barbered his whole life and farmed in the Colesburg area for 20 years. On March 15, 1939, Don was united in marriage to Lucille Handke at St. Mark’s Church in Dubuque, IA. To this union, two children were born. Don was a member of the American Legion and United Methodist Church in Colesburg. He enjoyed wood carving, fishing, golfing, playing piano, making people laugh with his witty sense of humor, and spending time with family. Don is survived by his children, Karen (Lavern) Lammers of Colesburg, IA and Cindy (John) Yates of Cedar Rapids, IA; 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; his parents Raymond and Ann Dodge; and his sister, Dorothy Palmer.