Douglas Gigstad

Douglas Gigstad, 81, passed away on March 21, 2017, at Taylor House Hospice. He was born in Woodlake, MN on August 1, 1935, to Harvey and LaVerne Gigstad. The family later moved to Kirksville, MO and then to Prophetstown, IL where he graduated from high school and completed one semester at Southern Technical Institute.

He met the love of his life Pat in 1960 and relocated to Des Moines a few years later. They were married in 1963 and blessed with two children, Deanna and David. Douglas worked for Thermogas, as a truck driver for Contract Transport, and USPS throughout his career.

Douglas enjoyed trips to Minnesota, collecting Pepsi products, sprint car races in Knoxville, wood working, going to flea markets and was a member of the Antique Truck Club.

Douglas is survived by his wife, Pat Gigstad; daughter, Deanna (Chuck) Spaur; son, David Gigstad; 2 grandchildren, Jeff and Lauren Spaur; sister, Connie (Richard) Stephenson; two nieces; one nephew; and sister-in-law, Carol Lowther. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 27, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Private family services will be held with burial following.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and Transport, in loving memory of Douglas.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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