ATKINS:  Donald R. Stien, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2019, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids.

Public Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Newhall with Rev. Kevin M. Fiedler officiating.  Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Adolph H. Schueler American Legion Post #217 of Atkins.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Donald was born on November 30, 1939, in Newhall, the son of Richard and Mary (Dvorak) Stien.  Donald was raised on the family farm near Newhall, and graduated from Newhall High School with the class of 1957.  He attended Valparaiso Technical Institute and served his country in the United States Army Reserves.  Donald worked at Rockwell Collins as a test technician, and also farmed.  He loved collecting and working on cars from the 60's and 70's and enjoyed wintering in Florida for many years.

He is survived by 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Madison, Hillary, Kaylee and Carter Meyer; his brother Roger (Linda) Stien of Atkins; his sister Darlene (Ron) Ribble of Newhall and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

On-line condolences may be left at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com