Latare, Donald Louis

Donald Louis Latare, 87, of Maquoketa, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, followed by a memorial service, at Zion United Church of Christ in Lowden. Burial will be held in Columbus, Neb., at a later date.

Donald was born Jan. 29, 1925, in Wyoming, Iowa, the son of Fred and Anna (Christopherson) Latare. He graduated from Wyoming High School. On July 12, 2003, he was united in marriage to Lois Jensen Latare in Nashua.

During his life, Don was a long haul owner-operator truck driver and independent sales representative. He retired from Ag Leader Technology. Because of his work history Don was proud to have visited the 48 continental United States.

Don was a member of the United Church of Christ in Lowden and the Golden Age Eagle Club. His greatest pastime was playing bingo.

Don is survived by his wife, Lois Jensen Latare; a daughter, Sally Keating of Columbus, Neb.; four stepchildren, Sue (Jim) Jensen Isaacson of Anamosa, Alan (Laurie) Jensen of Ames, Judy (Bob) Jensen Tucker of Davenport and Mark (Mary) Jensen of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Esther Schroeder of DeWitt; and brother, Arnold (Mary) Latare of DesMoines; as well as a son-in-law, several sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anita Jensen Latare; daughter, Wendy Latare Schroeder; stepgreat-granddaughter, Grace; parents, Fred and Anna Latare; a brother, Harold Latare; and three brothers-in-law.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.

Instead of flowers, a memorial may be made to Camp Courageous or Hospice of Jackson County.

Arrangements with Chapman Funeral Home, Clarence.

Published Oct. 18, 2012 in The Gazette