Donald Alatalo
August 10, 1943 ~ August 16, 2022
Donald Raymond Alatalo, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. No services are planned. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his sons, Dave (Regina), Rick, Brian (Jamie), and Brad; sister, Cathy (Joey) Welton; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Don was born on August 10, 1943, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the son of Raymond and Dorane (Durkee) Alatalo. On September 11, 1971, he married the love of his life, Connie Beitz. Don worked in construction for Loomis Brothers and was a member of Local Laborers 43. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Dorane; wife, Connie; son, William; and brother, Richard.
The family extends a sincere thank you to Don's neighbor and friend, Kelly Cavin-Elmore, for her grace and care given to Don over the years.
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To the family of Don, many memories over the last 50+ years, my heart goes out to his last hour. I hope you find peace in his legacy. Kelly Cavin
I worked with Don many years at Loomis Bros. Construction. I remember him as being a hard working man and a good person. Many times he was working extra jobs repairing brick chimneys. Sad to learn of his passing.
Dave,Regina & family. – our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Don was a kind Father in Law and a good Grandpa to my boys. He crafted some nice furniture for us. We have many good memories and will forever be thankful for the time we had with Don and Connie.
Your family is in our thoughts. Find comfort in each other.
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