Donald Schoof

Donald Duane Schoof, was born March 9, 1922 in Waverly, Iowa. He was the son of Herman John Schoof and Irene Sophia Ann Seaman Schoof.

Donald died December 18, 2016 at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa at the age of 94 years.

Don grew up in Waverly, Iowa and graduated from Waverly High School in 1940. He then studied for two years at Wartburg College before enlisting in the United States Army.

While in the Army he served as part of the Italian Campaign of World War II. He was honorably discharged having received two purple hearts and a bronze star. On completion of his military service he returned home to Waverly, Iowa.

On November 28, 1948, Donald was united in marriage to Verna Matilda Buhrow. They were the parents of five children:  Rebecca, Judith, Katherine, John and Lynn.

They made their home in Waverly, Iowa until moving to Boone, Iowa in 1964 where Don began working for Iowa State University. He retired after 25 years of service in various positions at the university.

Don was very involved in the Masonic Lodge where he held several positions, including several state positions. He was also very active with the American Legion, the Boone County Historical Society and the Wolcott Foundation. In addition, he was a devoted member of the Augustana Lutheran Church.

Don was preceded in death by his wife Verna Schoof; his parents Herman and Irene Schoof; his sisters Marjorie (Bo) Ellison and Verla (David) Lucas; his grandson Jeff Backer; his granddaughter-in-law Debbie Backer; and his great-granddaughter Nicole Backer.

He is survived by his children:  Rebecca (Charles) Backer of Clarksville, Iowa, Judith Schoof of Clear Lake, Iowa, Katherine Majors of Johnston, Iowa, John (Patricia) Schoof of San Francisco, California, and Lynn (Michael) Lauer of West Union, Iowa; one brother Merwin “Sam” (Lois) Schoof of Cedar Falls, Iowa; five grandchildren:  Todd (Sheila) Backer, Corey (Jamie) Backer, Carolyn (David McConnell) Majors, John Lauer, and Morgan Lauer; five great-grandchildren:  Mackensie Backer, Dylan Backer, Chase Backer, Kennedy Backer and Ashley (Kyle) Lorenz; two great-great-grandchildren:  Tanner Lorenz, and Jace Lorenz; other relatives; and friends.

Funeral Services were held at 10:00 am Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 309 South Greene Street, Boone, IA. 

Graveside services were at 3:00 pm Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Harlington Cemetery in Waverly, IA.

Visitation with the family present to greet friends was Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Schroeder Funeral Home on the corner of 5th and Story Street from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  A Masonic Service followed at 7:00 pm.

Visitation continued at the church on Thursday from 9:00 am until the time of the service. 

Memorials are suggested to the Eastern Star Masonic Home or Boone Historical Society.

Online condolences may be left at www.schroederfuneral.com.