Donald E. Armel
October 26, 2021
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Donald Eugene Armel, 73, passed away on October 26, 2021, at Trinity Center in Des Moines. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on October 20, 1948, to Merlin and FloraBelle (Beers) Armel.
Don graduated from Des Moines Tech in 1966. He worked for Reliable Rug Company with his dad for many years. Don was also employed at Warren’s Frozen Foods (Aunt Vi’s Noodles) and Service Master East. He owned and operated Armel Carpet and Furniture Cleaning, retiring in 2016.
Don enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel music, camping at Saylorville Lake, traveling to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park in Colorado as well as trips to Texas each year. He was an avid Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Steelers and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. Don was a member of New Hope Assembly of God. His greatest love was for God, his wife and family.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Margo; children, Karen Armel-Towne and Jennifer Swacker (Rob); step-children, Michael Morgan (Karin) and Mindy Morgan (Chris); seven grandchildren, Tyler Armel (Tiffany), Tayler Peterson (Jordan), Katie Cosner, Teana Towne, Michael Morgan II, Dominic Morgan and Brianna Miles; one great-grandson, Sincere; siblings, Maxine Deaton (Duane) and Marilyn Krisinger; brother-in-law, Fred Pratt (Joycelyn); nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Robert (Bud) Krisinger; nieces, Joni Waters and Debbie Deaton.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to New Hope Assembly of God Missions, Trinity Center at Luther Park or the Food Bank of Iowa, in loving memory of Don.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Neil Pratt
12/03/2021
I will always remember how joyous and generous Don was when we went out for large extended-family meals (when we visited Iowa or when he and Margo visited Texas). His jubilant energy made it fun to hang out with him on those occasions.
Don struck me as being honest, hard-working, dependable, and well-intentioned. My heart goes out to you, Margo and the kids, for your loss.
Doug Lambert
11/01/2021
My heartfelt condolences to Margo and family. I worked with Don at ServiceMaster East. I enjoyed working with him, and will cherish those memories. My prayers are that you will feel God's comfort during this time.
Bill & Sandy Horning
10/31/2021
Margo and family, Bill and I are so sad for you as we hear of Don's passing. We had many good visits both, at Grace Church, and at our home. Our hearts go out to you as you go through these next days and weeks. Please keep in touch. Prayers for you and your family! Love and Hugs!!!!!
Larry and Aleen Albers
10/31/2021
We are sorry we won't be able to make it on Tuesday, due to DR. appts. We miss Don and the smile he always had. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Ann
10/29/2021
Margo,
I'm so sorry to hear about Don's passing. Please know that we Horners are keeping you
on our hearts and in our prayers.
Much love to you,
Barbara Ann
David Whatling
10/28/2021
I remember Don while we lived in Altoona. I worked on his old car at Porter Auto Parts and Service. I later worked with him a Warren's Frozen Foods. I have many good memories of Don. My condolences to the family.