Donald Benedict Lager
Donald Benedict Lager
Donald Benedict Lager
1943-2016
Donald Benedict Lager was born March 12, 1943 and passed away on February 14, 2016 surrounded by family. A celebration of his life will be on July 2, 2016 at his home in Moingona, Iowa.
Don is survived by his loving wife, Judy Lager (nee Snyder), and his children, Traci (Joe) Little; Beth (Jimmy) Ballew; Joe (Julie) Hull; Mark (Michelle) Lager; Tonya (Mike) Wanat and Lindsey (Jerod) George. He is also survived by grandchildren, Nick, Tony, Zack, AJ, Alysha, Jordan, Brandon, Tasha, Alyssa, Jackson, Jayton, Joby, Jacey, Isaac, Rylie, Maddy, Lincoln and Layla, and two great grandchildren, Cydnee and Anden.
Don has 14 surviving siblings, Mary (Bill); Jerome (Bonita); Judy (Ed); Virginia (Gene); Joan (Jude); Ted (Joy); Gary (Kandie); Donna (Ken); Tom (Ileene); Louis (Paula); Juanita (Tom); Lucretia (Dave) and Jim (Cindy) and sister-in-law Arlene, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Anna Lager, and two brothers, John and Vincent Leroy.
Don was born in Maryville, Missouri and raised in Clyde, Missouri, on the family farm. He graduated from Jefferson C-123 in Conception Junction, Missouri. After serving in the Air Force from 1961-64, Don moved to Texas.
During his 29 years of employment with the Union Pacific Railroad he lived and worked out of Boone, Iowa.
After retirement, Don enjoyed traveling in his 5th wheel to Yuma, Arizona, looking for gold! He enjoyed hiking in the Arizona foothills with his wife, Judy and dog, Freckels, motorcycle riding, fishing off the bank on the Des Moines river, golf and spending time with his grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers or donations, family and friends please bring a dish to share and join us in the celebration of Don’s life on July 2, 2016.
