Donald Stephen Kier

Donald Stephen Kier, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2022, surrounded by his family, and loved ones.

Steve was born on October 18, 1939, to Donald and Mary Kier in Leon, Iowa. After Steve graduated from East High in Des Moines, Iowa, he went to work for Armstrong Tires. He also served the Iowa National Guard for eight years. Steve retired from Armstrong; and then he worked for Jockos Auto Parts and drove a bus for Southeast Polk for several years. Steve loved and enjoyed the races, riding his motorcycle, fishing, taking care of his birds (Cisco and Alex), and meeting his childhood friends from school for coffee every week. Above all, he loved taking care of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren over the last several years.

In 1959, Steve married his childhood sweetheart, Judy Polson on July 31st. They went on to have three children, Tammy Harwell, Kimmy Banker, and Stephanie Miller. Steve and Judy were married for 63 years. Steve will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

Steve was predeceased by his parents Donald and Mary Kier, brother Larry, and son-in-law Kenny Miller. He is survived by his wife Judy Kier, his three daughters: Tammy and husband Mark Harwell, Kimmy and husband Danny Banker, and Stephanie Miller, grandchildren: Stephen and wife Sarah Harwell, Chad and wife Ashley Harwell, Tiffany and husband Justin Beeck, Trisha and husband Danny Simcox, Dani and husband Jack Housley, Ashley and husband Ethan Warren, Blake and wife Cecily Miller, Bowdy and wife Brittany Miller, Keni Miller, and Blaney Miller, and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Roger and wife Rosie Kier, sister Patti Sue and husband Larry Till, sister-in-law Barb Kier, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held two hours before service.

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