Donald Kamerling, age 74, passed away in the early morning hours at his home in Clarence on Saturday September 12, 2020. There will be a visitation at Chapman's in Clarence on Saturday September 19 from 10-11 AM with a graveside service to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mechanicsville. Pastor Ron Lashmit will officiate.
Donald was born August 12, 1946 in Cedar Rapids to Donald H. and Violet Rife Kamerling.
Survivors include his companion of over 30 years Cheryl Weber; daughters Sheila Osborne of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Suzi Kamerling of Cedar Rapids and Sally (Matt) Kortuem of Madison Lake, MN; son Cole at home; grandchildren Nicole Decker, Nathan Osborne, Lauren Osborne, Kyle Galloway, Jocelyn Kortuem, Luke Kortuem, Kenzie Kortuem and Bo Kortuem; sisters Linda Peiper of Mt. Vernon and Pat (Jim) Sealy of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents.
Donald was a quiet man but had a place at his picnic table for anybody. He was a truck driver for John Deere for 24 years and also liked to tinker in his garage. He also enjoyed fishing and deer hunting, could fix anything, and had many many friends.