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Donald R. Karr
Donald R. Karr
Cedar Rapids
Donald R. Karr, 77, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Newhall, died August 7, 2025. He was born on June 14, 1948, the son of the late Raymond and Betty Karr of Newhall.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Interment will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10-11 AM, Tuesday, August 12 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.
Survivors include his sons Bill (Joan) of Cedar Rapids and Jeff (Chris) of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, McKayla, Madison, and Beau (Jocelyn).
Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers David and Dennis.
Donald wants everyone to know He Had Fun!
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