Donald A. Farnsworth, Jr.

August 29, 1941 - June 3, 2016

Service: Memorial visitation, with family present, will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Don Farnsworth pix0001             Donald Farnsworth, Jr., age 74, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at Southridge Healthcare.  Memorial visitation, with family present, will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m.  A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m.

          Donald was born on August 29, 1941 in Buckhannon, WV to Donald and Wanda (Frazee) Farnsworth.  Donald served his country in the US Army.  He married Karen  Klepel on July 1, 1964 in Luverne, MN.  The couple moved to West Virginia in 1968 and returned to Canton, SD in 1984.

          Donald worked various jobs in West Virginia and spent 21 years at John Morrell’s in Sioux Falls, SD.  Donald enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, junking , and collecting stuff.  He was best known for his story telling.

          Donald is survived by his sons, Donald (Glenna) Centerville, SD and Harold (Cheryl), West Virginia; daughters, Tracy (Jeff) Kleinhesselink, Alton, IA, Lisa (James) Walker, Sioux Falls, SD, and Lori (Mike) Kezar, Canton, SD; brothers, John, Ricky, Sammy, and Kevin; sisters, Norma, Margaret, Vera, Geneva, Dee Dee; 17 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen;  infant sons, Brian, Bradley, and Todd; 2 sisters; and 3 brothers.

 

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  1. Glenna on June 5, 2016 said:

    Dad I miss you like crazy. .it is still hard to believe that you are gone from this earth. I will do my best to take care of Donald as well as your fur babies. I love you.

    1. Kread Serck on June 26, 2016 said:

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  2. Chaplain Charles Isaac on June 13, 2016 said:

    During this time of loss, we at AseraCare Hospice, would like to extend condolences you and your family. The nurses and staff at AseraCare thank you for the privilege of being able to serve you during these difficult times. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
    – Rev. Charles Isaac, Chaplain, AseraCare Hospice