Donald A. Demmer, 81 of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 9 – 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to commence at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with Rev. Philip Agyei officiating.  Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 137.

Don was born on August 16, 1941, in Dyersville, Iowa, the son of August and Lena (Mensen) Demmer.  He met Dora Even at a school dance and were united in marriage on October 2, 1962, in Dyersville, Iowa.  Don served in the US National Guard in 1962 and was released to the Army Reserves until 1967.   He also farmed the family farm from 1963-1972, worked at John Deere from 1972-2001 and drove semi from 1988-2016.  Don enjoyed playing golf, playing solo downtown with friends, and going to grandchildren activities.  He was a great husband, “marrying his best friend”, a loving dad, “playing ball with his children after work”, and a strong faith filled man, “attending mass at 7 every Sunday morning until his health declined.

Survivors include his wife, Dora, his children: Michael Demmer of Earlville, James (Lisa) Demmer of Powhatan, VA, Kathy (Joe) Wessels of Earlville, Sue Ellen (Randy) Helle of Dyersville, Timothy (friend Kris) Demmer of Farley, 16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, brother, Loras (Jean) Demmer of Greeley, brother-in-law, Jerry (Patricia) Even of Dyersville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, LaVern and Ardella Even, sister, Grace Gassmann, and sister-in-law, Kay Eilers Demmer.

Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family and information is available at www.kramerfuneral.com.  Memorials may be sent to the family, (in care of Kramer Funeral Home) 750 12thAve SW, Dyersville, IA  52040.