He loved the water and enjoyed summer vacations at Manhattan Beach in Okoboji for more than 40 years as well as winters in Corpus Christi, Texas, for over 20 years. Bicycling with his buddies, fishing, boating, and water skiing were among the activities in which he reveled. At age 60, Don tested his hand at wind surfing and, upon discovering his great love for the sport, kept perfecting his skill until over the age of 85! He belonged to the Nevada Rotary Club, Post No. 48 of the American Legion, and served as a member and past-president of the Nevada School Board. He also served on the board and was a valued volunteer at the Maxwell Museum, and for ten years helped with Working Bikes Chicago, a non-profit devoted to refurbishing bicycles for use in the Caribbean, Africa, and South America. Left to celebrate his life and mourn his passing are his wife of nearly 70 years, Henrietta; three children, Nancy Hale of North Liberty, Tom Hale of Sacramento, CA, and Bill (Chyrel) Hale of Nixa, MO; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Katherine Helfrich of Northbrook, IL; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ryan Funeral Home of Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Don and his family. Memorials in Don's memory may be directed to Central Presbyterian Church, 932 5th Street, Nevada, IA 50201, or Dentistry at Somerset, 2720 Stange Road, Ames, IA 50010. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.ryanfunerals.com/obituary.php?view=222