Donald Pinkele, 74, of Clear Lake died Monday, February 10 at Oakwood Care Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was the son of Louis & Geneva Pinkele, born October 2, 1950 in Ft. Dodge, IA. He was raised on a farm east of Eagle Grove where he attended school and excelled at wrestling.
He attended Iowa Central Community College and helped to start their wrestling program. He later attended Buena Vista College where he got his business degree while working a variety of jobs.
In 1973 Donald was married to Louise Janette Nelson. They had two boys Andrew and Adam.
Donald worked as an activity director at a group home in Ft. Dodge and again in Osceola before staying home to care for his disabled son.
Survivors are his wife Louise, son Andrew, daughter in law Caitlin, grandchildren Samantha, Jolet, Corbin, Kaiser & Elara, also his sister Donna Gonzalez and sister in law Jeanine Pinkele.
Preceded in death by his son Adam, Brother Douglas and parents Geneva and Louis.
Funeral services provided by Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel & Crematory (641) 357-2193.
