Donald R. Windle, 87, of Sioux City, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab in Sergeant Bluff, IA.

Funeral Services will be held 11 am Monday, July 31, 2017 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the US Army. Visitation 3-6 pm Sunday at the funeral home.

Don was born on February 12, 1930 in Sioux City, the son of William and Bertha (Phelps) Windle. He attended Central High School and married Lorraine Kent on March 11, 1950 in Sioux City. Don enlisted into the Iowa State Guard in 1946, then into the United States Army in 1947. He was honorably discharged in 1948. Don joined the Army National Guard from 1958 to 1962.

Don worked at Western States Manufacturing Co. and Automotive Warehouse in various departments, retiring after fifty years of employment. Don enjoyed woodworking, golfing, bowling, and played semi pro baseball in his younger years. He was a member of the South Bottoms Club. Family was very important to Don, especially spending time with his grandsons.

Survivors include his wife, Lorraine of Sioux City; daughters, Donnette (Richard) Ruzicka of Crofton, MD, Jeanette (Neal) Keairns of Sloan, IA, Karon (Steve) Dorr of LeMars, IA, and Sharon (Robert) Nagy of Green Bay, WI; sisters, Nellie and Wyotta; sister in law, Hermine; grandchildren, Ryan Nagy, Stephanie Amick, Lezly Boblit, Jill Kirk, Ted Griffin, Geno Griffin, Rick Ruzick, James Ruzicka, John Dorr, Nick Dorr, and Chris Dorr; and thirteen great grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert, Charles, Bill, and John; and sisters, Rosabelle, Ann, Barbara, Bertha, Cora, and Ruth.