Donald E. McIntosh, 77

Funeral service for Donald E. McIntosh, 77, Norfolk, Neb.,  were held  10:30 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2021 at Peace Evangelical Church, rural Norfolk. Officiating was Pastor Clark Jenkinson. Burial was at  2 p.m. July 2 in the Wakefield City Cemetery, Wakefield.

Military rites were  by the Wakefield American Legion, Wakefield V.F.W., and United States Army honors guard. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk is in charge of the arrangements. Donald Eugene McIntosh, 77, passed away at his home in Norfolk, NE, on June 28, 2021.

Donald was born on Nov. 22, 1943 in Winner, SD to Riley and Rose (Bicek) McIntosh. He graduated from Winner High School. Donald was known for his work ethic and organizational skills. Immediately following high school he served in the U.S. Army Oct. 1, 1961 to March 13, 1962, National Guard Spec 4th Class served from 1960 to 1967. In 1967, he moved to Dakota City where he worked for IBP/Tyson. He was quickly promoted to store room supervisor. He also enjoyed working as a volunteer for the Dakota City Fire Department. While working at IBP, he met his wife Mary, and they were married on July 27, 1985. They moved to Lexington, and Donald retired after 36 years.

Donald and Mary began a business together called D&M Enterprises where they created and sold hand painted lawn ornaments. Donald’s favorite pastimes included cheering on his favorite teams the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife Mary and spending time with his siblings, children, and grandchildren.

He was an active member of Peace Evangelical Church. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Mary McIntosh; his siblings Bill (DeLinda) McIntosh, Marvin (Karen) McIntosh, and Carol (Dennis) Phillips; his children Penny (Scott) Warnberg, Kelly McIntosh, Devon (Tonya) Wiig, Gaylen (Chris) Wiig, Chad (Chrissy) Wiig, and Charles Wiig; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and one more due in July.

He was preceded in death by his parents Riley and Rose McIntosh and brother Robert McIntosh.

Although we mourn as Donald will be greatly missed by the many family and friends who loved him, we have hope knowing that he is experiencing complete joy and peace as he is accepted into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ.   Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.