Donald Postma

Donald Lee Postma, 65, of rural Hull, Iowa died Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Sioux Center Health Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 16 at the American Reformed Church in Hull with Rev. Don Baker of Doon officiating. Following the luncheon, burial will take place at 1:30 pm at the Hillside Cemetery of rural Doon. Visitation will take place on Monday, August 15 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. at American Reformed Church. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

Don was born July 25, 1951 in Hull, the son of Gib and Marie (DeBruin) Postma. He was a graduate of Central Lyon High School. Don married Lorna Dykstra on January 19, 1973 in Hull. Together they made their home on the Dykstra family farm four miles north of Hull where he farmed, milked cows, and raised hogs. In his early years of marriage, Don also worked at Roorda in Rock Valley. When his children were older, he and Lorna moved to a new home one mile north of Hull. He continued farming and also worked at Link Manufacturing in Sioux Center, then A&I John Deere in Rock Valley where he worked until May of this year.

Don loved life, and he loved being surrounded by family and friends. He was known for his tough exterior, but inside he had a heart of gold. Don played fast pitch softball with his brothers for more than 20 years. He also enjoyed bowling (having bowled a perfect 300 in 1995), riding his motorcycle, watching sports, camping and boating at Okoboji, and golfing with local buddies. More than anything he loved spending time with his grandkids.

Don is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lorna; 3 daughters and their families, Dawn and Terry Hatting (Dylan, Evan) of Hull, Julie and Ben Noble (Zach, Kody, Avery, Grady) of Hull, Joni and Aaron Lenderts (Keaton, Kaiya) of Baltic, SD; his parents Gib and Marie Postma of Doon; 6 brothers and 1 sister, Rod (Joella) Postma, Janice DenBesten, Doug (Von) Postma, Glenn (Rhonda) Postma, Dwayne (Sharon) Postma, Bud (Kelly) Postma, and Mike Postma.

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