Donald R. DeVries age 84 of Clinton, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center, Clinton. According to his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A private burial will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.

Donald Ray DeVries was born in Morrison, IL on June 25, 1939, the son of Jacob and Hazel (Machael) DeVries. He graduated from Clinton High in 1957. Donald married Sharon Bauer whom he shared seven children, and later married Cathy Hosette whom he shared another child. He worked as a car salesman and later a chef at Forest Inn. Donald was a man of Faith and enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, traveling, and socializing with his friends at Lyon’s Tap.

Donald is survived by seven children; Michael (Dawnna) DeVries of OH, Susan Huling of Clinton, Mark (Josie) DeVries of Bellevue, Sandra (Teri) Leu of Clinton, Joel (Janine) DeVries of Sabula, Neil (Angela) of FL, and Renee (Brian) Wilson of Clinton; his significant other Mary Soibel; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Troy, brother David, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.