Donald D. Buettner

Donald D. Buettner, 79, of Sioux City passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Richard Francis officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Morningside American Legion Post 697. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Condolences may be sent online to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Don was born May 11, 1927, in Odebolt, Iowa, the son of William A. and Stella B. (Manning) Buettner. He graduated from Odebolt High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946.

He married Emma Jane Yoder on March 31, 1952, in Odebolt. He was in construction all of his life, starting in Odebolt. In August 1965, the couple moved to Sioux City, where he was superintendent of construction for IBP in Dakota City until 1967. Later, he was associated with several construction companies, predominately L&L Builders in the Sioux City area.

He was active at Westminster Presbyterian Church, serving on several committees. He oversaw the remodeling of the church. He was a member of Morningside American Legion Post 697, where he served two terms as commander and many years as adjutant of the post. He also served on veteran's associates committees. He loved camping with his family, fishing, bingo and woodworking in his shop.

Survivors include his wife, Jane; two daughters, Debra J. Engel of Columbus, Neb., and Brenda A. Buettner and her special friend, Vern Bruhn of Columbus, Neb.; two sons, Gary L. Buettner of Sioux City and James "Jay" Buettner and his special friend, Debra Carpenter of North Sioux City; six grandchildren, Rachelle McPhillips, Melissa Engel, Jason Engel, Shantelle Bruhn, Tonie Marie Carpenter and Angela Reed; five great-grandchildren, Tyson, Ciara and Declan McPhillips and Onnia Nguyen and Natalee Longwell; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and three sisters.

Pallbearers will be Ken Stueve, Ken Beals, Dave Binder, Allen Zevenbergen, Larry Forbes and John Culver.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Siouxland.