"Loved watching the photo tribute to Don. Cherish those wonderful memories. I remember most Christmas at Grandma Bryant's when everyone was together. Not surprised there were so many baby pictures, I can only imagine Aunt Laura busy taking them! Prayers to you Lucille, Dennis, and Denise. "
In loving memory of
Donald Allen Dammann
November 16, 1931 - August 17, 2015
A memorial service for will be 2:00 p.m., Friday at the First Christian Church in Estherville. Inurnment will take place in Silver Lake Cemetery, Ayrshire, IA. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the First Christian Church in Estherville.
Donald A. Dammann, son of Harold and Laura (Bryant) Dammann, was born November 16, 1931, in Emmetsburg, IA. He was a 1950 graduate of Emmetsburg High School. On May 25, 1953, Don was united in marriage to Lucille Baxter in Emmetsburg. Following his education, Don enlisted in the United States Army in 1953, serving during the Korean War.
After the service, the couple moved to Corning to farm. Later, Don began working for John Deere in Laurens for a while before moving to Estherville where he worked for Deere. After working many years at John Deere, Don opened his own tractor mechanic repair business until his retirement.
Don was a member of the Estherville V.F.W. Post 3388 and the Estherville Bowling Association. Don loved to bowl and he enjoyed attending many bowling tournaments over the years. He almost put in 50 years of bowling. He also loved the game of golf, and he had a hole in one twice!
On Monday, August 17, 2015, Don passed away at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Lucille of Estherville; son, Dennis Dammann, and his wife, Rhonda of Viera, FL; daughter, Denise Kinnetz and her husband, Jerry of Emmetsburg; grandchildren: Cheney & Jon Croft, Eric Dammann, Kari Kinnetz, and Andrea & KJ Gray; great-grandchildren: Colin, Charlotte, MacKenzie and Braxton; brother, Dale Dammann, and his wife, Bonnie of Sioux City, IA; sister, Maryann Newman, and her husband, Harley of Omaha, NE; and sister-in-law, Doris Malm of Spencer.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and his mother and father-in-law, Leslie and Gladys Baxter.