Donald R. Hartline
February 09, 2019
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Donald Ray Hartline passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines after a brief illness.
Don was born November 26, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa. His parents were Glade and Veda Sopher Hartline. Don left East High School in 1948 to enlist in the Marine Corps where he went on to fight in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in Korea.
After being honorably discharged from the Marines with the rank of Sergeant, Don completed his high school education and joined the Des Moines Police Department where he worked until his retirement in 1991. Don was a longtime member of the Des Moines YMCA where he enjoyed volleyball, running, and cycling. He and his wife Lois also rode on the first 25 RAGBRAIs.
Don is survived by his wife of 62 years Lois, his sons Nile (Christine) and Ross (Suzanne), five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Heather Funaro.
Services will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove in Des Moines. Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. with a memorial service at 12:00 p.m., followed by a luncheon. Inurnment will take place at Altoona Cemetery on Friday, March 22.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Heather Hartline Funaro Scholarship Fund through the Grace United Methodist Church Foundation.
debbir frondle
02/14/2019
So very sorry to hear he will sure be missed.
Pete Rounds
02/14/2019
Thanks to Don for being a good friend. We worked together as police Detectives in theJuvenile Bureau beginning in Dec 1968. A loyal co-worker and loyal friend. He always kept a calm composure and was an example for all of us.
I was able to visit with Don at VA hospital last week. I was able to express my respect for him and thank him for his friendship.
God Bless Don and his family.
Bill McCarthy
02/14/2019
Semper Fi and thank you for many years serving on the Marine Honor Guard. As well as your service to the City of DesMoines.
Carol Van Dyke
02/13/2019
Dear Lois and family, our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Will continue to pray for each of you.
Carol & Bud
David F. Brown
02/13/2019
Lois and family,
I know I don't need to tell you how great of a guy Don was. I am sure he was everything you all wanted in a husband and father.
But from someone who had the pleasure of working with him on the police department I want you to know that he was a well thought of and respected member of the D.M.P.D. He did a great job in his various capacities there, and was always more than decent to his co-workers when he encountered them in his comings and goings. He always made sure that credit was given to those around him for doing a good job. I was glad to be one of those people he acknowledged.
My best thoughts are with you all at your time of loss.
I hope they have something like RAGBRI in Heaven.
Dave