in many capacities including Assistant Manager of Sales in 1962, Account Executive - Head of Export Division in 1964 spending 6 ½ weeks abroad. In 1967 he became Vice President in Charge of Sales. Throughout his career he was instrumental in helping Clinton Engines earn recognitions and service awards as well as several large contracts. After Clinton Engines, he sold sporting goods for Alliance International out of Vancouver, B.C., and later owned "The Outdoorsman" sporting goods store in Maquoketa. Until retiring in 2011, he headed up Maquoketa Insurance and McDonald Realty in association with Maquoketa State Bank. Don was a member of the Maquoketa VFW Post #3633 O'Connor-Regenwether, Maquoketa American Legion Post #75, and St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Maquoketa. He was a former member of the Maquoketa Rotary Club, Maquoketa Optimist Club and the Izaak Walton League. As a member of the Izaak Walton League it was his brainstorm that became known as the Annual Mesquakie Indian River Trail Canoe Race beginning in 1973. Don cherished spending time with family and friends and attending his grandsons' activities including plays and baseball games. He loved dogs and always had them throughout his life. Additionally, he enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, golfing, grilling, and gardening. Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Connie McDonald of Maquoketa, IA; children, Jane (Russ) Long of Maquoketa, IA, and Don Jay McDonald of Santa Barbara, CA; 2 grandsons, Andrew Long of Maquoketa, IA and Lucas Long of Marion, IA; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clark Neal and Paula Handrup of Goodyear, AZ; 1 niece Kimberly Church; and 2 nephews, Jason Neal and Shawn Neal. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Lynne D. McDonald, and a brother Teddy McDonald. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Don L. McDonald memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.