Donald A. Havenstein

Donald August Havenstein, 83, of Manhattan, passed away Monday, March 12th, at Mercy Regional Health Center. He owned Havenstein Antiques and Furniture Refinishing in Manhattan since 1968. Don was born in Alta Vista, on May 21, 1928, the son of the late Helen (Snodgrass) and August Henry Havenstein. On Aug. 14, 1948 in Yuma, Arizona he married Leona Mae Schaper; she passed away on August 26, 2010. He attended school in Manhattan and received his GED while serving in the US Navy, he also served 3 years aboard the USS St. Paul's. Don was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Manhattan, a Life Member of the VFW and a former member of the American Legion in Manhattan. Survivors include two daughters, Paula Mills wife of Ronald; Donna White, wife of Thomas; and a son, Ed Havenstein, husband of Martha all of Manhattan; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; a sister, Janice O'Briant, of Manhattan; one brother, Jerry Havenstein, husband of Joyce, of North Carolina. Don is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Todd Havenstein in October 1974 and three brothers, Neil Havenstein, Bob Havenstein and Gene Havenstein. Friends are invited to call with family present from Sunday 4-5pm at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation. A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Monday, March 19th at the St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 330 Sunset Ave. in Manhattan, with Rev. Mike Schmidt officiating. Inurnment will follow the service at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, southeast of Manhattan. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Luke's Lutheran Church.