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Donald LeRoy “Don” Caskey

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Birth	:	2 Oct 1931 Burbank, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	9 Apr 2007 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Olive Branch Cemetery, White Cloud, Doniphan County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.9729400, -95.3129400
Description	:	Donald "Don" Caskey, 75 of Akron, Iowa passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 9, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, April 13, 2007 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Akron, Iowa. Monsignor Richard Zenk celebrated. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Akron. Casket bearers will be his 8 sons. Donald LeRoy Caskey was born October 2, 1931 on his maternal grandparents farm near Burbank, South Dakota, the son of Charles and Lucille (Trudeau) Caskey. He attended school in Akron and graduated from Akron High... Read More	Donald "Don" Caskey, 75 of Akron, Iowa passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 9, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, April 13, 2007 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Akron, Iowa. Monsignor Richard Zenk celebrated. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Akron. Casket bearers will be his 8 sons. Donald LeRoy Caskey was born October 2, 1931 on his maternal grandparents farm near Burbank, South Dakota, the son of Charles and Lucille (Trudeau) Caskey. He attended school in Akron and graduated from Akron High School in 1951. After graduation, he worked for his father in the gravel hauling business. Don was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Snyder on October 29, 1951 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Akron. Together, they are the parents of 12 children. In 1952, he bought his father's farm-to-market trucking business, later expanding to hauling hogs to Hygrade on the west coast and bringing lumber back. He owned and operated Liquid Carriers, Inc. in Akron for many years. For his over 40 years in the trucking business, Don received a plaque for being a Farm to Market Pioneer Trucker. He retired in 1994. Don's greatest passion in life was aviation. He was a pilot for over 40 years. He loved flying with his grandchildren and buzzing his home at 531 North 7th Street. He was the head of the Akron Airport for many years. Don was inspirational in getting the first medical clinic in Akron and was charter member of the Akron Country Club. He enjoyed playing golf every year, and looked forward to the annual Caskey Golf Tournament. Last year, Don shot his first hole in one. Don was president of the Skoon Skinners Club in Akron for many years. Each year, Don and Mary Ellen enjoyed their summers in Okoboji with their family and wintering in Arizona. He was a devoted fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Cubs. Don loved his family and friends; he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife of over 55 years, Mary Ellen; his children: Sherry Granstrom and her husband Tom of Torrance, CA, Mike Caskey and his wife Mary of Akron, IA, K. Louis Caskey of Blue Springs, MO, Pat Caskey and his wife Marisue of Kansas City, MO, Bonnie Ruebel and her husband Rick of Waverly, IA, Rick Caskey of Blue Springs, MO, Lisa Johnson and her husband Michael of Maplewood, MN, Cindy Nitzschke and her husband Dave of North Sioux City, SD, Tom Caskey and his wife Dawn of West Des Moines, IA, Tony Caskey and his wife Jan of Carmel, IN, James Caskey and his wife Stephanie of Chandler, AZ, and Matt Caskey and his wife Nikki of Kansas City, MO; his 25 grandchildren: Jessica Koedam and her husband Justin, Joe Caskey, Brandon Caskey, Elliot Granstrom, Kristen Caskey, Ashley Caskey, Jennifer Johnson, Staci Ruebel, Aaron Caskey, Kendra Johnson, Joshua Ruebel, Megan Ruebel, Josie Caskey, Hannah Gilgus, Joseph Caskey, Brian Caskey, Brittany Caskey, Emily Caskey, Nicholas Nitzschke, Natalie Caskey, Katrina Caskey, Andrew Caskey, Allen Caskey, Avery Caskey, and Grace Caskey; one great-grandchild: Austyn Koedam; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Snyder of San Jose, CA, Susie Caskey of Ireton, IA, and Patricia Caskey of Sioux City, IA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: Dick Caskey and Chuck Caskey.

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Where is Donald LeRoy “Don” Caskey's memorial?
Donald LeRoy “Don” Caskey's memorial is located at: Olive Branch Cemetery, White Cloud, Doniphan County, USA.
When did Donald LeRoy “Don” Caskey death?
Donald LeRoy “Don” Caskey death on 9 Apr 2007 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Donald LeRoy “Don” Caskey's memorial?
Latitude: 39.9729400
Longitude: -95.3129400

Family Members:

Parent

Charles A. Caskey Jr.

(1908 - 1986)

Lucille Gertrude Trudeau Caskey

(1913 - 1999)

Siblings

Richard G. Caskey

(1933 - 1997)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 39.9729400, -95.3129400

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Coordinate: 39.9435997, -95.4328232

16. Roderick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0271988, -95.2071991

17. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9872017, -95.1761017

18. Catron Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0736300, -95.3629800

19. Laus Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9754105, -95.4699936

20. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0480200, -95.4431800

21. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8555984, -95.2514038

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Coordinate: 40.1002100, -95.3339900

23. Benton Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0621430, -95.1918980

24. Rulo City Cemetery
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