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Donald Joseph Rima

Birth	:	6 Oct 1922
Death	:	26 Jan 1999
Burial	:	Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2908150, -91.7830920
Description	:	Donald Joseph Rima, 76, of Decorah, died of an apparent heart attack Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at his home. A funeral mass was held Thursday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m., at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah, with the Rev. Gary Krapfl officiating. Interment was at Phelps Cemetery. The French & Balik Funeral Home of Decorah handled arrangements. Donald was born Oct. 6, 1922, in Decorah, the son of Worden "Ward" H. and Florence M. (Mclntyre) Rima. He attended Decorah Schools through the eighth grade. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. Donald was united in marriage with... Read More	Donald Joseph Rima, 76, of Decorah, died of an apparent heart attack Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at his home. A funeral mass was held Thursday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m., at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah, with the Rev. Gary Krapfl officiating. Interment was at Phelps Cemetery. The French & Balik Funeral Home of Decorah handled arrangements. Donald was born Oct. 6, 1922, in Decorah, the son of Worden "Ward" H. and Florence M. (Mclntyre) Rima. He attended Decorah Schools through the eighth grade. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. Donald was united in marriage with Anna Arleen Mull May 24, 1941, at the St. Benedict's parsonage. To this union three children were born. Entering the United States Army in 1941, Donald served in the 70th Infantry/Artillery Division, called "The Trailblazers." He was stationed in Germany and honorably discharged in 1946. Upon returning to the United States, Donald brought his wife and daughter, Donalee, back to Decorah from Dayton, Ohio, where they had lived with Arleen's parents while he was overseas. Donald had may different careers during his life. He had been a milkman and he and his wife owned and operated the "Model Cleaners" for many years. After closing the cleaning business, Donald worked for Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital as head of the housekeeping department. While at the hospital, he also drove ambulance. After that, Donald was the head of maintenance at the Smith Building until he retired. Donald was a Past Commander and lifetime member of the American Legion Bernatz-Symonds Post No. 163, a member of Helof-Holm Post No. 1977 and the V.F.W. He was a member of the New Minowa Players and, with his wife Arleen, was instrumental in the moving and restoration of the Stovewood House, now owned by Vesterheim-American Norwegian Museum. Donald is remembered as being "quite a character," always enjoying joking and kidding. He had a way of making everyone seem welcome. He liked to keep on top of what was going on locally and always had an opinion on events. He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings and Iowa Hawkeyes play. Survivors include two daughters, Donalee Burns of Decorah, and Darla and Ken Eide of Decorah; five grandchildren, Kristine and Steve Stone of Cresco, Rob and Kara Burns of Fayette, Dena and Larry Bentley of Cresco, Joshua Eide at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, and Emily Eide of Decorah; five great-grandchildren, Daniel Burns of Decorah, Allison Burns and Macie Stone of Cresco, and Jeffery and Jade Burns of Fayette; one brother, Robert and Aggie Rima of Decorah; and several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and friends. Donald Rima was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Arleen, who died Jan. 3, 1991; his daughter, Marguerite Jeanne, who died Sept. 11, 1941; and several aunts and uncles. Decorah Public Opinion, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999 Transcribed by an IA GenWeb Volunteer

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Latitude: 43.2908150
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Family Members:

Parent

Ward H Rima

(1901 - 1989)

Florence Marie McIntyre Rima

(1899 - 1987)

Spouse

Anna Arleen Mull Rima

(1922 - 1991)

Siblings

Robert “Bob” Rima

(1926 - 2015)

Children

Marguerite Jeanne Rima

(1941 - 1941)

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