I worked with Don at Sylvan Lake during college years. He was a great guy. Sincere sympathies to his family.

Posted by Judy Vidal on April 6, 2022

I'm sorry to see word of Don's passing. He was my go to Hardware man at Ace and played softball with him for many years. I also was in Fantasy Football League with him for many years. A really nice man. Always enjoyed him. Please accept my condolences.

Posted by Marlin Kinzer on March 30, 2022

My condolences to Don's living sister . Don and I were college roommates at BH college along with Brad Shleppe 1970 called him b - bop cause he could jitter bug so we'll with the girls. Always had him over for Thanksgiving in rapid . He will be missed RIP

Posted by Bob Riss on March 11, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We worked together for many years at Ace Hardware. I started in 1976 and Don was already working there at that time. When I retired in 2018 he was still there. He was a very dedicated employee, he got a job and stuck with it (something that's not seen often nowadays). He will be missed!

Posted by Larry Sietsema on March 2, 2022

My thoughts and prayers to Don's Family. I first met Don at my Grandfather's store, Newkirk's Ace Hardware back in 1977. I started working in the freight dept. where Don taught my Sister & I everything about checking in Freight. In the later years he was at Newkirk's Ace Hardware East and I was the bookkeeper. Even though I moved to Missouri in 2002, I would come back home for a visit and stop by the store to say Hi. He was a nice guy!

Posted by Diane Wilbern on February 16, 2022

I worked with Don for 7 years at ace hardware.I left Ace in 2016 but I have some great memories working with Don.It feels like yesterday.I'm sorry to hear of his passing.RIp Don.

Posted by carol Holsti on February 15, 2022

Sending hugs and prayers to Dons family. He was a great guy and will be missed. RIP friend

Posted by Connie Huntington on February 13, 2022

Condolences to Don's family and friends. Don donated countless hours coaching us as kids. Thank you Don! I always looked for him at Ace when I was shopping. He was always helpful but more importantly a kind, friendly man. Rest easy Don.

Posted by Connie Mogensen on February 12, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Don and I have been friends for 60 years. My fondest memories include swim team at Robbinsdale Pool, high school football and basketball games, working together on high school reunions, betting on Cobbler basketball games and birthday lunches. He will be deeply missed! Love ya Don!

Posted by Dottie Olson on February 12, 2022

Rapid City High School Class of 1967 has been saddened by the passing of one of our classmates. May your memories and love bring you peace at this difficult time.

Posted by RC High School Class of 1967 on February 12, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Carol. I worked at Ace Hardware with Don for over 7 years before he retired. I am the one that called you after his fall. I had some interesting conversations with him. Good guy. I will miss him very much. Take care, God bless.

Posted by Kathy Horsley on February 12, 2022

So sorry to hear of Don's passing.... Remember him well from Junior High and High School....Super nice guy ...My condolences to all his family....

Posted by Price Shearn on February 11, 2022