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Donald Bernard “Don” Lensing

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Birth	:	12 Aug 1929 Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Nov 2020 Protivin, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Holy Trinity Church Cemetery, Protivin, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2188911, -92.0916672
Description	:	Donald Lensing, age 91, of Protivin, IA, died on Monday, November 2, 2020, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, IA, with Rev. Nick Radloff presiding. Burial will be in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Protivin, IA. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at the church. Everyone attending is asked to please wear a mask. Donald (Don) B. Lensing, son of John and Regina (Tierney) Lensing of Lawler, Iowa... Read More	Donald Lensing, age 91, of Protivin, IA, died on Monday, November 2, 2020, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, IA, with Rev. Nick Radloff presiding. Burial will be in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Protivin, IA. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at the church. Everyone attending is asked to please wear a mask. Donald (Don) B. Lensing, son of John and Regina (Tierney) Lensing of Lawler, Iowa was born on August 12th, 1929. Don attended country school then graduated from Lawler in 1948. Don was united in marriage to Norma Taylor on November 8th, 1950 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Spillville, Iowa. Don and Norma were blessed with 70 wonderful years together. Don entered the U.S. Army on February 6th, 1951 and served his country for two years in the Korean War. He was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky where Norma was glad to be able to join him. After his discharge from the military, Don and Norma returned to Iowa and started farming south of Protivin. Don and Norma built a new home and moved to Protivin in 1960 where they continue to reside today. Don worked for Oscar Mayer for twenty years, then went on his own with his son Mike starting Lensing Livestock. In 1985 they built The Mint, a restaurant/tavern in Protivin and operated the business for nine and half years. During these years Don served on the town council for two years before becoming Mayor of the town for ten years. Don was a member of American Legion Post 605 in Protivin for fifty years. Don enjoyed fishing, turtle fishing, farming, socializing, telling stories, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He said you could never have enough friends and would leave you with the phrase “Keep smiling.” Don is survived by wife Norma and their four children: Michael (Theresa) Lensing of Protivin, IA; David Lensing (special friend, Sharon Holt) of Waukon, IA; Diane Reicks of Lawler, IA; and Mary (Rich) Dreckman of Harpers Ferry, IA; his two brothers: Gerald (Irene) Lensing of Lawler, IA; Clair Lensing (Mary El) of Marion, IA; his brother-in-law Alvin Taylor of Cresco, IA; his sister-in-law Kay (Joe) Schmitt of Sarasota, FL; his grandchildren, Marcia (Jarret) Sands of Noblesville, IN; Carol (Jeff) Korsmo of Cresco, IA; Donna (Mike) Vsetecka of Fort Atkinson, IA; Jennifer Hart of Waterloo, IA; Brian (Tonya) Reicks of Lawler, IA; Paula (Casey) Ryan of St. Paul, NE; Barry (Amanda) Reicks of Lawler, IA; Austin (Katelyn) Reicks of Cresco, IA; Kyle Dreckman of Waterville, IA; Chelsey Dreckman of Iowa City, IA; and great grandchildren: Ethan, Jake, Cade, Owen, Jackson, Morgan, Jalila, Jalen, Tyler, Gracie, Grady, Reed, Etta, Lucas, Jaila, Amelia, and Lydia. Don is preceded in death by his parents John and Regina Lensing, father-in-law and mother-in-law Fred and Francis Taylor, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Leonard and Marcella Svestka, sister-in-law Beatrice Taylor, son-in-law Roger Reicks, and great grandson Matthew Vsetecka. Schluter - Balik Funeral Home

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Donald Bernard “Don” Lensing's memorial is located at: Holy Trinity Church Cemetery, Protivin, Howard County, USA.
When did Donald Bernard “Don” Lensing death?
Donald Bernard “Don” Lensing death on 2 Nov 2020 in Protivin, Howard County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2188911
Longitude: -92.0916672

Family Members:

Parent

John Joseph Lensing

(1899 - 1971)

Regina Alice Tierney Lensing

(1900 - 1972)

Spouse

Norma Marilyn Taylor Lensing

(1933 - 2021)

Siblings

Gerald T. Lensing

(1931 - 2020)

Clair J. Lensing

(1934 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Trinity Church Cemetery
Protivin, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2188911, -92.0916672

2. Bohemian National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2168999, -92.0477982

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8. United Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2916985, -92.0216980

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12. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1258011, -92.1014023

13. Saint Clements Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1877000, -91.9635000

14. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2055000, -91.9538000

15. New Oregon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3200000, -92.1186000

16. Ridgeway Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3064003, -92.0061035

17. Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1553001, -92.2341995

18. Yankee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1556015, -92.2378006

19. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1851190, -92.2557330

20. Jerico Lutheran Church Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1850014, -92.2569427

21. Holy Cross Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3041992, -92.2197037

22. Madison Settlement Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2607994, -91.9233017

23. Sargeant Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1777802, -92.2611084

24. Saint James German Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1478000, -91.9408000