(From Lakin Funeral Home)Donald Edward Eimer, 84, of Pierce City passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Lane, Kan. He was born in Pierce City on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1940; the son of William and Nora (Clapper) Eimer.
He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School.
He married Phyllis (Bernard) Jones in 1960 and they moved their family briefly to California. He moved his family back to the Pierce City area in 1969, where he worked at Wells Aluminum in Monett and the Special Road District in Pierce City. In the mid 70’s, he moved the family to Lane, Kan. where he worked for the Franklin County Public Works Department in Ottawa, Kan. for 30 years as a motor grader operator before retiring in 2005.
He is survived by four sons: Cole “Morgan” (Jill) Jones of Ft. Scott, Kan., Donald Eimer of Leawood, Kan. Guy (Kim) Eimer of Webb City and John (Shannon) Eimer of Manhatten, Kan.; two daughters, Donna (Ed) Fenske of Wentworth and Vickie (Danny) Chaney of Pittsburg; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Eimer; two sisters, Louise Abramovitz and Loanna Carder; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; his daughter, Karen Johnson; and five siblings: William Eimer, Raymond Eimer, Lawrence Eimer, Marie Ortwein and Dorothy Lewis.
Services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pierce City with Father Matt Rehrauer officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Pierce City.
Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.
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