Donald Alyn Rockwell, 94, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 6, 2026, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Donald Alyn Rockwell was born on October 7, 1931, in Jackson County, Iowa, to Glenn and Geraldine (Parmer) Rockwell.  He attended New Castle Country School through the 8th Grade and then went to adult evening classes graduating with the Andrew High School Class of 1969.

He married Wanda Lee Garretson on June 3, 1951, at the Garretson Family Farm in rural Jackson County.  Four children were born to this union, Sharon Lee, Lynne Ann, Donald Wayne, and Warren Glenn.

Shortly after his marriage, he was drafted into the U.S. Army.  He served his country during the Korean Conflict from April 16, 1953, to April 5, 1955, receiving an honorable discharge.  Upon returning home from serving his country, he worked at Harrington Appliance Store for two years.  He then farmed with his wife Wanda north of Maquoketa until retirement.

Donald was a member of the Community of Christ Church (formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints), NRA, and the Maquoketa Valley Rifle Club.  He enjoyed farming, shooting firearms, traveling to the western states, and flying.  He had owned a plane for over 15 years.

Those left to honor his memory include a son, Warren Rockwell of Maquoketa, IA; 5 grandchildren, Kristina (Ryan) Ihrig, Tyler (Hali) Rockwell, Dustin (Jenn) Derganz, Cody (Cadie) Rockwell, and Agatha Derganz; 11 great-grandchildren; and 3 step-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wanda on January 15, 2026, three children, Lynne Rockwell, Sharon Derganz, and Donald Wayne Rockwell, brothers Carlyle and Jim, and a sister Reta Blizek.

A joint celebration of life service honoring Donald and Wanda will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30 A.M. until service time.  A private family burial will be held at Sutton Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Donald Alyn and Wanda Lee Rockwell memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.