Donald McChristy

DONALD RICHARD MCCHRISTY

Iowa City

Donald Richard McChristy, 88, died peacefully Saturday, May 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, at St. Wenceslaus Church with Father Gary Beckman officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City, where a rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. Burial with military honors will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the Donald McChristy Memorial Fund has been established.

Don was born Jan. 29, 1934, in Monticello, the son of Marcus and Anna (Egger) McChristy. He was a graduate of Monticello High School and served in the U.S. Army in Germany with the 8th Infantry. On Sept. 27, 1958, Don married the love of his life Bernadine Dehner in Cascade.

In 1962, Don and Bernadine "Pete" moved to Iowa City from Anamosa. Don was employed at Northwestern Bell, where he began as a linesman and retired as a supervisor. Following retirement, he was employed in telecommunications at UIHC.

Don was a member of St. Wenceslaus Church and Telephone Pioneers. He was an avid Hawkeye and Cardinal fan, loved feeding the birds, and especially enjoyed his yorkie, Cuddles.

Don is survived by his wife, Bernadine "Pete"; their three children and five grandchildren, Debra Henderson of Iowa City and daughter, Cherisa; Donnie (Mary) McChristy of North Liberty and children, Kelli (Erik) Ballard and Kayci (Adam) Prybil; and Diann McChristy Zirtzman and children, Anna and Daniel; three great-grandchildren, Rohan, CaShya and RoZay; sister-in-law, Mary Ann McChristy; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Gerald and Marjorie.

Online condolences may be shared at www.lensingfuneral.com.