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Donald L. “Don” Pett

Birth	:	22 Mar 1936 Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Jan 2020 New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9743996, -92.1932983
Description	:	Donald Pett age 83 of Fredericksburg, IA died Monday, January 27, 2020 at Mercy One Medical Center -- New Hampton. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg with Rev. Mike Christie celebrating the service. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Fredericksburg. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Donald Pett was born on March... Read More	Donald Pett age 83 of Fredericksburg, IA died Monday, January 27, 2020 at Mercy One Medical Center -- New Hampton. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg with Rev. Mike Christie celebrating the service. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Fredericksburg. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Donald Pett was born on March 22, 1936, to Charles and Doris (Trewin) Pett on a farm near Fredericksburg. He attended a one-room schoolhouse — in all likelihood walking through two feet of snow in the winter — before transferring to Fredericksburg High School, where he was a member of the Class of 1954. He joined the U.S. Army Reserves and his various training helped him see different parts of the country, but Don was, at his essence, a farmer. He had a passion for the land, and he tended to his crops and livestock with loving care. Like many farmers years ago, he raised pigs, he milked cows and had other animals on his farm. Don remained a bachelor for a long time, but in the 1970s, he gave a ride to Carol O’Connell as she made her way to her family’s milking barn “down the road” and the two hit it off. Don and Carol had a very short courtship, less than a year — eventually marrying on Dec. 27, 1980, and he always said the two married on that date so that they’d catch a tax break the following year. The couple farmed near Fredericksburg and welcomed two children — Andrew and Amanda — and although they did divorce, they remained amicable and put their family first. His children remember their father as a “good Dad” who loved to play with his kids and supported them in whatever endeavor they were pursuing. He was also a diehard — and that probably doesn’t do it justice — University of Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He loved watching the Hawks on the football field, the basketball court or anywhere else, and his kids joked that if someone wearing Hawkeye gear was playing chess, “Dad would have been there cheering him on.” There’s a reason the “Iowa Fight Song” will be played at this funeral. Don had a deep faith and was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg, where he welcomed worshippers, handed out bulletins and always took the offering. He adored his one grandchild, Charles, who always received a Case IH red tractor for Christmas from his grandpa. Don suffered five strokes over the past 20 years, but until the last one, he always bounced back; after all, he had a farm to run, kids to love and, of course, the Hawkeyes to cheer on. He will be deeply missed by his family, his friends, and his fellow United Methodist Church members, but they are grateful that he is now at peace and cheering the Hawkeyes on from above. He is survived by one son Andy (Michelle) Pett of Fredericksburg, IA; one daughter, Amanda (Dustin) Grahlman of Minneapolis, MN; one grandson, Charles Grahlman; one sister-in-law Rita Pett of Levittown, PN; two nephews, Robbie Pett of Thompson Station, TN, Dennis Pett of Franklin, TN; one niece, Tina Pett of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, David Pett in infancy, Robert Pett; one sister, Marilyn (Dale) Grahlman. Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home - Fredericksburg

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Where is Donald L. “Don” Pett's memorial?
Donald L. “Don” Pett's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA.
When did Donald L. “Don” Pett death?
Donald L. “Don” Pett death on 27 Jan 2020 in New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Donald L. “Don” Pett's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9743996
Longitude: -92.1932983

Family Members:

Parent

Charles W. Pett

(1899 - 1981)

Doris Trewin Pett

(1907 - 1982)

Flowers:

U.S. Army Reserves ~ Thank You Don for your service to our country ~ Rest In Peace

Left by Anonymous on 30 Jan 2020

? ? ? ? ? May the light of your life continue to shine in the hearts of those whom you have touched. ? ? ? ? ?Thank you for your Sacrifice and Service to our Country.

Left by Anonymous on 19 Apr 2021

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rose Hill Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9743996, -92.1932983

2. West Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9603004, -92.2136002

3. Maple Grove Cemetery
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5. Stapleton Township Cemetery
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6. North East Iowa Garden of Memories
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Coordinate: 42.9724998, -92.2786026

7. Mentor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8891983, -92.2192001

8. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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9. Saint Johns German Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0637440, -92.1460500

10. Mount Carmel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0661011, -92.1511002

11. Richfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9507400, -92.0636700

12. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9221992, -92.3082962

13. Zion Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8758011, -92.1607971

14. Chickasaw County Home Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0258086, -92.3179551

15. Pinhook Cemetery
Frederika, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8656693, -92.2089920

16. North Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -92.1632996

17. Alpha Cemetery
Alpha, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0057983, -92.0428009

18. Saint Paul Cemetery
Frederika, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8614006, -92.2566986

19. Saint Marys Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536003, -92.3217010

20. New Hampton Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0564003, -92.3210983

21. Wilson Grove Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -92.0858002

22. Bethel Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9803009, -92.0218964

23. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689003, -92.0955963

24. Calvary Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0694000, -92.3097000