Donald Orville Matus, 92, Luverne, died peacefully Nov. 29, 2022, in Urbandale, Iowa.
A memorial service will take place in Luverne at a later date.
Don Matus was born on Feb. 13, 1930, to Frank and Amy Matus in Pipestone County. He was raised and graduated from high school in Beaver Creek.
Don married LaVonne Stoterau on May 25, 1952, in Luverne. After their marriage, Don served two years in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. Don worked over 40 years as a self-employed insurance agent for life and health insurance.
He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Luverne.
Don enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending his winters in Apache Junction, Arizona. Don spent the last few years of his life living close to family in Urbandale, Iowa.
Don is survived by sons Robert (Rhonda) Matus of Urbandale and Thomas (Sharon) Matus of Carlsbad, California; a daughter, Jennifer Lee of Edina; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Chuck (Dottie) Matus.
He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVonne; his parents; and a brother, Dale.
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