Donald Grace
January 29, 1927 ~ December 8, 2011
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Donald Lee Grace, 84, of St. Lawrence, passed away, Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Avera Hand County Hospital in Miller.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 12, 2011 at First United Methodist Church, Miller with Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon officiating. Burial followed in G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Don was born January 29, 1927 in Palmer, Nebraska to Cecil and Bernice (Eckles) Grace. He attended school in Palmer, NE. Don ran the local Bowling Alley and later farmed in that area.
He married Maxine Anderson in Palmer, NE on October 15, 1950. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1949 and served overseas during the Korean Conflict. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
In 1953 Don and Maxine moved to Miller, SD where he farmed for over 40 years. In 1993 they retired and moved to St. Lawrence, SD.
Don is survived by his wife Maxine of St. Lawrence; his children: Curt Grace and Kelly Arbeiter both of Miller; his grandchildren: Amber (Clay) of Volga, Andy of Huron, Ashley of Aberdeen and Jacob and Hannah of Miller.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandsons, Dustin and Shelby.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Donald’s arrangements.
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Dear family, I am sorry for your loss. May each of you find comfort in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart ;and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.(Psalms 34;18)
Maxine,Curt,& Kelly,
So sorry to hear of Don’s sudden passing. Such a nice man. Deepest sympathy to you all. He will be missed by his many friends.
Louie & Mardella Gortmaker
I can’t say anything to lessen your loss except that Shelb and Dustin have gained an angle. Don has always been my grandpa too. He will be missed very much.
I can’t say anything to lessen your loss except that Shelb and Dustin have gained an angle. Don has always been my grandpa too. He will be missed very much.
Kelly and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We never know why God takes the ones we love when he does…but he only chooses the best to be angels.I’m sure he is looking down on you all beaming at all you have become. May God carry you thru the days ahead…take care, Linda,Bret and family
wish I was there, Love Vonnie, Galen, Tessa, Talis, Sophie and Tayler.
Maxine and Curt, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It was always a pleasure doing business with Don and you could always count on a lively conversation when you were in his company. he will truely be missed.