from the Marine Corps, he returned to Benner and was instrumental in that company's expansion, at one time supervising 17 stores and holding top positions in warehousing, transportation and maintenance. Don went into business for himself in October 1964 when he opened Don's Big Value in Tipton. He later opened stores in several cities in eastern Iowa under the Family Foods banner that still flies today with sons Mike and Randy at the helm. Don prided himself in clean stores, competitive prices and close customer relations. He was recently recognized for 50 years of grocery store ownership. Don was a very giving man who loved family nights and decades of summer family vacations to Fair Hills Resort in Minnesota. He was involved in numerous service organizations, including the Tipton Country Club and the Tipton Rotary Club where he was named as a Paul Harris Fellow. Don is survived by his wife, Jean of Tipton, daughters, Pam Jones of Tipton, Ginny Goetz-Mizaur (Rusty) of Iowa City, Tracy Goetz of Iowa City and Sara (Jeff) Ralston of Davenport; sons, Michael (Denise) Goetz of Tipton, Randy (Julie) Goetz of Anamosa, Scott Wingert of Swisher and Randy (Dee) Wingert of Denver, Colo.; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Julia Goetz; ex-wife, Maxine Goetz; sisters, Dorothy Doemland, Kathryn Sliger; brothers, Robert and Kenneth. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.fryfuneralhome.com/obituary/191080/Donald-Goetz