Donald (Don) Mienke
November 26, 2010
Don Mienke, 69, passed away Friday, November 26, 2010, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston with his family beside him, a benefit he earned from having spent his entire life supporting and honoring them.
He was born March 24, 1941, in Fenton, Iowa to George and Lucile Mienke. Above all else, he appreciated the simple things in life like his faith, family and friends. He loved watching his kids and grandkids participate in sports while heckling the umpires. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, tinkering with old engines, and an occasional trip to the casino.
He retired from R.R. Donnelley and Meredith Publishing. He was involved in All Saints Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was also an active member of the G.C.I.U. Local #86.
He is survived by his wife Bridget of 50 years; sons Scott (Traci), Todd (Lesley), and Kevin (Janet), and daughter Michele (Jay) Knudsen, Jr.; his five grandchildren Erica, Jarrod, Andrew, Amy, and Colton; his siblings James (LaVonne), Mary (Keith) Anderson; many nieces and nephews; and his two dogs Snooks and Snickers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Frank.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will visit with friends from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with a prayer vigil afterwards.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family and the family will determine the charity at a later date.
The family would like to thank Mercy Hospice and his home care providers Steffanie and Mark.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kim Kirby (Wells Fargo)
12/01/2010
Michele, so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how much your family means to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Meineckes
11/30/2010
Jay, Michelle & Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Joanie Coates
11/30/2010
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. He was the best baseball fan!
Jeff
Joanie
Jordan
The Pavons
11/30/2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Don was such a great supporter of so many of our boys. He has touched many of our lives. God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Mike, Tracie, Michael, Caleb and Libbie
Mike Midthun & Cindy Zirbel-Braniger
11/29/2010
Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of the Mienke family at this time. Sorry to hear of your loss.
The Rieks
11/29/2010
We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. His presence will be missed at the baseball games!