Fairbank-Donald Charles Menuey, 79 of Fairbank, died Tuesday, August 31, at ManorCare Health Center in Waterloo, of a lengthy illness.
He was born July 31, 1931 at Zwingle, Iowa , son of Paul and Helena (Brown) Menuey.
He married Ramona C. Toussaint on July 27, 1953 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Sumner, Iowa.
Donald retired from Rath Paking Company in Waterloo after working there 35 years. He was a lifetime farmer and after his retirement from Raths he was employed at Bachman Tool and Die in Independence.
Survived by: his wife, Ramona of Fairbank, fours sons, Randy (Kim) Menuey, Fairbank, Steve (Connie) Britt, Tony (Jo) Menuey, Dewar, Kerry ( Melanie) Menuey, Fairbank. Four daughters, Sandra (Mike) Tagtow, Fairbank, Diane (Garry) Damon, Dewar, Becky (Dave) Acker, Waverly, Brenda Buzynski, Waterloo. Thirteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Helen Ridenour, Manchester and Marlys (Archie) Miller, Independence.
Preceded in death by: his parents, Paul and Helena Menuey, one grandson, Joshua Menuey, two brothers, Robert Menuey and Kenneth Menuey. One sister, Velma Benfante.
Services: at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 3, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Public visitation from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, at the funeral home. There will be a rosary by the Fairbank Knights of Columbus Council   NO. 11161 at 6:00 and a Scripure Service at 7:00 p..
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Condolences for DONALD CHARLES MENUEY
Don, you were my favorite uncle, your humor and wit were your gifts, I will miss those many phone calls we had to each other when the weather was bad, snow ice, flooding we talked about them all.
Thank you for the many calls you made to our house over the years to check on Mom (Helen). She loved you dearly, and now is waiting the day that she can join you in heaven. Please do not give those angels a hard time, they probably said here he comes, God’s special man, he took away the mold after he made you, there will never be another you, love you with all my heart . Your niece Karen ♥
Ramona and family, you have my deepest sympathy. Don was such a loving and kind man to everyone he met. I will miss his humor and his smile. With loving thoughts and prayers, Geri Menuey
Menuey Families,
So sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Just wanted you all to know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb, Bucky, Tony and Travis
Dear Aunt Ramona and Family,
I am so glad that I was able to bring my mom (Veryl) by the last time we were in Iowa. We were both delighted to visit with Don and Ramona and some of the family that day. Mom remembered when she saw them and and gave them a big grin and hugs. I miss mom and dad very much, as I know you do Don. I am praying for your family and especially Ramona. It is a joy to know he is in heaven Romans 10:13.
Love, Joyce
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I too know the pain of losing someone you love. May it help you to know that the hearts of others are deeply touched by your loss. Although our hearts aches, we can find comfort in the wonderful promises found in God’s word the bible. Notice his thoughts on the loss of a precious loved one.
(Please read Revelation 21:3,4)
Brenda,
We just yesterday learned of your father’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Harlan & Jeanette