Obituaries : Donald Albert Neve

VINTON: Donald Albert Neve, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at his rural Vinton home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Oak Grove Church in rural Shellsburg with Pastor Matt Magee, and Pastor John Karrick officiating. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, January 31, 2020 also at the church. A memorial fund has been established.

Don was born on May 21, 1931, in Vinton, the son of Charles and Marie (King) Neve. He was united in marriage to Erma Doyel, on June 6, 1949. Don farmed for many years with his dad, Charley, and worked at Farmstead until retiring in 1990. He drove truck for a couple of years, with Erma as his co-pilot. He was also the Benton County Utility Inspector, and served as Benton Township trustee for many years, to the present. Don enjoyed golfing, garage saleing, mowing his large lawn, and "tinkering" in his shop, especially working on his Farmall tractors. Don and Erma enjoyed Wednesday morning breakfastwith family and friends. They were avid sports fans and loved watching their grandkids play in their various sports. Don was a lifelong member of Oak Grove Church, where he served as a Deacon for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Erma; 6 children, Pam (Mark) Boddicker, Kathy Miller, Joyce (John) Barton, Peg (Steve) Cronk, Donnie (Joy) Neve, Ronnie (Duska) Neve; 18 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson; also special nephew and nieces, Ralph (Gina) Neve, Diana (Lee) DeMoss, Vicky (George) French, Patty (James) Franklin; sisters-in-law, Oma (George) Eckhart, and Adah Schminke.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Van Miller, and brother Robert.

His family was the joy of his life, and he was so proud of each one.

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