Donnie Shuff

Donnie Shuff passed away on September 24, 2024 at VA Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born on January 23, 1946 in Indianola, Iowa. He grew up on the Southside of Des Moines. He married Linda Shehan on November 8th, 1969.

Many know him as Donnie, Pa, Dodo, and other words we probably should not include. He was a hard working man and loved his family very much! He was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He retired from the Des Moines Post Office in 2012. He was a member of Good-Guys for over 30 years. He enjoyed driving his 1950 Chevy convertible. Donnie was a friend to everyone and was always willing to lend a helping hand, he was the ‘go to’ person if you needed to borrow a tool, needed advice on how to fix something, or needed a car part (his garage was full of them).

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Linda Shuff; children, Wendy (Scott) Shepherd and Brian Shuff; granddaughters, Jessica (Sterling) Adams, Katie Shepherd and Lacie Shuff; sisters, Jody (Rocky) Weese and Joyce Shepard; in-laws, Frank (Sharon) Shehan, Pam (Brad) Palmer, Gale Hohl, Dan (Luann) Shehan and Patrick (Tammy) Shehan; nieces, nephews, and many family and friends who loved him for who he was.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Shuff; his father, Joseph Shuff; his in-laws, Frank and Mary Shehan; brother-in-law, Jim Hohl; nephews, Mike Weese and Dusty Shepard; and other special people in his life.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Donnie will be laid to rest with military honors at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Caring Hands Food Pantry in Altoona, Iowa, in loving memory of Donnie.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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