In loving memory of

Donald E. "Don" Cain
May 7, 1939 - May 8, 2014

Donald E. "Don" Cain, 75, of Delmar, Iowa, died on Thursday evening, May 8, 2014, from injuries received in a farm tractor accident.

A celebration of Don's life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 14, 2014, from the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Pine Hill Cemetery, rural Grand Mound, Iowa.

Donald Eugene Cain was born on May 7, 1939 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Roy Eugene and Ruth Dorothy Marie (Geronzin) Cain. He grew up on the family farm in rural Delmar and graduated from Elwood High School in 1957. He then began farming and served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years. He met Carol Jane Petersen in 1962 and they were married on February 23, 1963 in Clinton, Iowa.

Don was a lifelong farmer and farmed the family farm with his wife Carol for over 50 years.

Don was devoted to many projects and organizations and was generous with his time, talent and resources. He was a 33 year board member on the Clinton County Fair Board and had received the Clinton County Hall of Fame Award in 2013. He had been an 11 year director of the AIF Southeast District and had received the Iowa Fair "Man of the Year" Award in Des Moines. Additionally, he had served as board member for the Clinton County Pork Producers for six years and as a board member of the First Trust and Savings Bank in Wheatland. He was first a member of the Lost Nation Masonic Lodge and later the Zealous Masonic Lodge #435 of Oxford Junction.

Don loved his family and farming and had a longtime interest with his family in showing sheep. He also loved his church, St. John's Lutheran Church at Bliedorn, where he was an active member. Through the years he enjoyed playing slow pitch baseball and was an avid bowler.

Those left to honor Don's memory include his wife Carol J. Cain of Delmar, IA; children, Douglas Cain of Delmar, IA, Cawyn Cain of DeWitt, IA, and Daryn Cain of Maquoketa, IA; 1 grandchild, Regina (Raymond) Dascher; 2 great-grandchildren, Skylee and Samuel; a sister, Linda (Dick) Block of Delmar, IA; a brother, Darrell (Lola) Cain of Elwood, IA; 19 nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson Robby.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Iowa Blue Ribbon Foundation or Camp Courageous of Iowa.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Allan Dietz wrote on May 14, 2014:

"I enjoyed growing up with Don. He was a great friend and classmate. When I was in grade school, I enjoyed my overnight stays at the farm with Don and his family. He will be missed. My sympathies to his family."

Jeff & Joni Lucas wrote on May 14, 2014:

"Sincere sympathy to the Cain family. You are in our thoughts and prayers."

Adrian and Bonnie Browne wrote on May 14, 2014:

"So sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family."

Allan & Jeanne Rogis wrote on May 14, 2014:

"Our condolences to Don's entire family. We have a lot of fond memories from Clubshow. "

Bob & Bonnie Sierk wrote on May 13, 2014:

"Carol, Thank you for sharing Don with so many friends. It was always such a positive experience to be with him. We had some good visits. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

Jerry & Paulette Lein wrote on May 13, 2014:

"Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your loved ones will be in our thoughts and prayers."

Marilyn Shea wrote on May 13, 2014:

"As a classmate of Darrell, I grew up knowing Don, too, and am so saddened to hear of your loss! Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you."

Mr & Mrs Don Russell wrote on May 13, 2014:

"Deepest Sympathy to your family, keeping you all in our prayers."

Janet Schnack wrote on May 13, 2014:

"I am very saddened to read of Don's tragic death. How quickly things can happen. My heart goes out to all of you with thoughts and prayers. "

Tracy Benton Budihas wrote on May 13, 2014:

"I am saddened that I won't be able to pay homage to such a wonderful man in our farming community. He always had a smile and a joke in his pocket. I rode my bike over to play, to see a newborn animal, sleep-overs, birthday parties, Halloween parties etc. When my dad had surgeries; Mike and his several surgeries, Don and the boys were amongst the first to arrive along with Darrell. That is truly the farmer way. I can't ever make sense of these things except I do have a strong faith in God, and I believe God needed Don to tend to some land that did not quite look as healthy as Don's fields of corn. I will miss the smile that he ALWAYS had on his face. To the family, I intend to visit and cook (that is another Iowa tradition...lots of food) a dinner for you all when I get back from Colorado. I believe in my heart that after the shock of this all, is when you need company the most. So please don't lock the door if you see me coming. I am an excellent cook. For now, know that I have been on my knees praying for your comfort, guidance, peace and tranquility throughout you time of need. You have oodles of support, just please utilize it. I love you, Cain family! My deepest sympathy, Tracy Benton Budihas "

Leonard & Karen Wilcox wrote on May 13, 2014:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. So sorry to hear of Don's accident. We fondly remember our visit several years ago when we were in eastern Iowa and stopped at your home."

Kevin, Amanda & Hallie Rankins wrote on May 12, 2014:

"Doug-So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You and your family will be in our prayers. God bless."

Connie Bonney wrote on May 12, 2014:

"Daryn- sorry to hear the sad new of you're dad.. know i am keeping you and the family in my prayers..."

Martha Truax wrote on May 12, 2014:

"Carol and Cawyn and family, So sorry for your loss of Don's tragic death. I think of the times, we all would eat after swim meets and I enjoyed Don's sense of humor. He truly will be missed and I will hold you all in my prayers. I know you faith and God will see you through. Love, Martha Truax"

Gary and Kay Fuller wrote on May 12, 2014:

"We were so sorry to hear of your tragic loss, Carol. Gary and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you at this sad time."

Don & Sheryl Lewis wrote on May 12, 2014:

"We were so sad to hear of Don's passing, our prayers and thoughts are with you all. We feel fortunate to have known him through the Assoc. of Iowa Fairs and the work he did there. He will truly be missed but God knows best. "

Cheryl Hageman wrote on May 12, 2014:

"Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Prayers for you. The Hageman Family"

Becky Grimm wrote on May 12, 2014:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Carol , Don was a great friend and neighbors of ours for years, he was a great man who was always there for his family ,friends and church family."

Janet Gartman Trekell wrote on May 11, 2014:

"Carol and Family: Sincere sympathy to the entire family. Don was a very pleasant caring individual, he always had a smile and greeting for everyone he met. We went to grade school together at Elwood. I was so saddened to hear of his untimely death. Memories will carry you through the difficult days ahead, may God Bless You and Yours. "

Delores Flathers & Family wrote on May 11, 2014:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time...We know your pain...may God keep you in his loving hands!"

Paul Hilgendorf wrote on May 10, 2014:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Cain family. "

David Voy wrote on May 10, 2014:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Cain family. "

Elaine A. Luett wrote on May 10, 2014:

"Carol, Dave and I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Life is so precious and we are thankful that Don met us in the path of life as the main subject was farming but what we had in common. Don was a hard worker who was a friend to everyone. How blessed you and so many of your friends shared great memories. We will always be there for you. With sympathy, friendship, and love, Dave and Elaine Luett"

Tricia Rosendahl wrote on May 10, 2014:

"Carol, I was saddened to hear the news about Don. I have great memories of our talks and learning from him through the Association of Iowa Fairs! He will be greatly missed!"

Kendra Renner wrote on May 10, 2014:

"Carol, Always looked forward to seeing you and Don come into the Decker. Really enjoyed visiting with you and such a kind, gentle man. Don has definitely made an impact on so many. "

Norman and Jeannene Bousselot wrote on May 10, 2014:

"Carol, Norman and I send you our love and prayers. A wonderful guy with a good sense of humor. Norman always looked forward to his talks with Don. He will be missed but we will cherish the memories."

Al and Gayla Earles wrote on May 9, 2014:

"Carol and family - our thoughts are with you. I remember Don as a wonderful, kind, hard working man who always seemed so genuine. He used to make me smile when he dropped by Elwood - he will be missed."

Joe & sue Vorbeck wrote on May 9, 2014:

"So sad to hear this news. Always enjoyed visiting with Don. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all ."

ben and jasmin schmidt wrote on May 9, 2014:

"doug and family, we are saddend by your loss and are prayers and thoughts are with you in this time. you have are deepest sympathys. "

Shelia Sagers-Caven wrote on May 9, 2014:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Cain family. Sending our condolences to all of you. "

Rochelle wrote on May 9, 2014:

"Carol and Kids, I was saddened to her of Don's passing. I will always remember Don as a very hard working family man. My thoughts and prayers will be with the Cain family, as you pass through this difficult period."

Ashley (Suthers) Wiggins wrote on May 9, 2014:

"Carol and family, Don will be missed by many. He was a great man. I remember him at all the "wood cutting parties" we had on the weekends when I was little. Thoughts and prayers to all."