Born on September 26, 1925 in St. Paul, MN, Ivar and Hulda (Erickson) Iverson announced the birth of their son, Donald Ivar Iverson. He married Jean Lucille Brooks on April 28, 1950. They were blessed with four children, Lynda, Donald, Mary and Laurie.
A man of great wisdom, honesty and generosity, Don was meticulous, yet a loving husband, dad and grandpa.
At the age of 86 and a resident of New Prague, Don passed away peacefully in the presence of his family the early morning hours of Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Mala Strana Health Care Center in New Prague, MN.
Forever loved, Don will be deeply missed by children, Lynda (Greg) Gentz of Chaska, Donald (Michelle) Iverson of Rosemount, Mary (Rick) Steinhoff of Prior Lake, Laurie (Mike) Roche of New Prague; grandchildren, Deanna Gentz, Elise (Darren) Wercinski, Kevin (Kelly) Gentz, Ryan (Shawn) Gentz, Samuel (Courtney Carlson) Iverson, Nicholas (Sarah) Roche, Maria (Kevin) Russell, Jeremy Roche, Shane Roche; many great-grandchildren: sister, Ileen Crocker of Kingwood, TX: many other loving relatives and devoted friends. Don is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; parents, Ivar and Hulda; sister, Dorothy (Ted) Cajacob; brother-in-law, Bob Crocker.
Pall bearers will be Kevin Gentz, Ryan Gentz, Samuel Iverson, Nicholas Roche, Jeremy Roche and Shane Roche.
The visitation will be on Sunday, December 4 from 4-7 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and also one hour prior to the service at church. The Celebration of Life Service will be on Monday, December 5 at 11 a.m. at the Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church 3611 North Berens Road NW, Prior Lake. Pastor Mark Schmid will officiate. Don will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with full military honors.
The Iverson family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Chapel.
