Donald Orville Matus, age 92, of Luverne, died peacefully November 29, 2022, in Urbandale, Iowa.
He was born February 13, 1930, in Pipestone County, Minnesota, to Frank and Amy Matus. 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) of Urbandale, Iowa, and Thomas (Sharon) of Carlsbad, California; daughter Jennifer Lee of Edina, Minnesota; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother Chuck (Dottie) Matus.
He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVonne, his parents, and a brother, Dale.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 31, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Luverne. The family will receive family and friends at noon.
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