Donald L. Sander

Friday, November 25, 2022

Donald L. Sander

Donald L. Sander

Richland

Donald L. Sander “Don,” 75, of Richland, Iowa handed away peacefully with household by his aspect on Saturday, November 19, 2022 on the Jefferson County Well being Care Middle. As had been his needs, his physique has been cremated. A non-public memorial service will probably be held at a later date. Condolences could also be mailed to Carol Sander at P.O. Field 323, Richland, IA 52585. Buddies might go away on-line condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Donald Lee Sander was born on April 17, 1947 in Victoria, Kansas to Celestine and Pauline (Stang) Sander. He graduated from Victoria Excessive Faculty after which went on to additional his training with a Bachelor’s diploma from Marymount Faculty of Enterprise and a Graduate Diploma from Buddies College in Wichita, Kansas. He was a rambunctious teenager who drew folks in together with his humor and coronary heart. Don was married to the love of his life and highschool sweetheart, Carol Vonfeldt, for over 56 years. Don was a person of many abilities and crammed his lifetime with experiences, journey, household, and journey. He cherished working part-time as a DJ for nation radio and being a racecar announcer in Salina, Kansas. He served proudly in america Air Drive from 1966 till 1970 and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Overseas Wars of america. When the household moved to Iowa, Donald labored because the plant supervisor for Harper Brush in Fairfield, retiring in 2022. Donald cared deeply for his household. He was a loving grandfather who was adored by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For those who requested any of his grandchildren or great-grandchildren, they’d say he was the funniest man there ever was and nobody may ever make a greater pancake. His chortle was contagious, and he had a joke for each event. He may all the time be discovered watching school soccer or basketball (go Jayhawks!), studying, or spending time with household. His hand all the time had a cup of espresso and he would by no means cross up a donut. He would open his dwelling to anybody who wanted a home-cooked meal, you by no means left hungry, and he spent his life serving to others. Don’s tales, recommendation, and knowledge will final a lifetime and past. He will probably be deeply missed by his household and his many pals.

Donald was preceded in demise by his dad and mom and 5 siblings.

Left to share his story are his loving spouse, Carol Sander of Richland, Iowa; two kids, Clayton Sander of Richland, Iowa and Renee (Jason) Eberhart of Topeka, Kansas; three grandchildren, Ashley (Lane) Johnson of Keosauqua, IIowaA, Thomas (Trisha) Armstrong of Kansas Metropolis, Kansas, and Corey Kindlesparger of Salina, Kansas, 10 great-grandchildren, in addition to prolonged household and pals. He’s additionally survived by his sister Doris Hertel of Wichita, Kansas.

Saying goodbye means no extra smiles, no extra hugs, no extra moments on this aspect of eternity; but the gorgeous recollections carry consolation from the ache.