Donald Leonidas Rockhold's Obituary
Donald Rockhold, age 97, joined his loving wife Hazel of 73 years in a heavenly reunion on October 29, 2021. Donald was born at his family's home in Rudyard, Montana on July 16, 1924 to Claude and Manda Rockhold, one of nine children. The family later moved to Lineville, Iowa where they farmed together.
Donald was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corp at Iwo Jima and the Philippines during WWII. In 1946, he married Hazel Shinn, and together they raised 2 children, operated a successful farm, and were active members of the Lineville Methodist Church.
He will be remembered for his affectionate teasing, his entertaining stories, the joy he found in his work on the farm, and his love of family. Donald's memory will be cherished and kept alive by his children, Marvin Rockhold (Twylia) and Joyce McGregor (Don); grandchildren Cheri Schmit (Mike), Jonathan Rockhold (Kendra), Corey McGregor (Heidi), and Jeff McGregor; great-grandchildren Andrew Schmit Jacob Schmit, Kylee Rockhold, Kale Rockhold, Caleigh McGregor, and Camryn McGregor.
The family wishes to acknowledge those involved in Donald's care at Every Step Hospice, Wayne County Hospital, and Murphy Place. Thank you all for your compassionate, tender care.
Service for Donald will take place at 10:00 on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will take place at Clio Cemetery directly following service. Visitation will be held at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM with family present from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Every Step Hospice and condolences can be shared at www.thomasfh.com or www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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