The Life of DONALD JOSEPH KRABER

Donald Joseph Kraber, 84, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away peacefully on November 30, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA.

Don was born in Lovilia, IA on July 12, 1935 to James William and Helen Catherine (Antol) Kraber. He attended Albia High School and started his electrical career with Chariton Valley REC. In 1963, Don opened his own business and became the proud owner of Kraber Electric. He raised his three children Don Jr., Mark and Mary Catherine with his first wife Carol Ann (Beaumont) Kraber in Albia.

Later in life, Don moved to Ankeny, IA where he met his wife Carole Lea (Spicer) Kraber. Together they drove a school bus for the Ankeny School District and enjoyed watching (rarely missing) their grandchildren’s activities.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Kraber; his wife, Carole Lea Kraber, and his brother, Jim Kraber. He is survived by his children, Don Jr. (Patti) Kraber of North Liberty, Mary (Greg) Householder, and Mark (Bobbie) Kraber of Ankeny; 5 grandchildren, Erika (David) Camerlengo of Brisbane, Australia, Jay (Katrina) Kraber of Celina, TX, Jaylee, Mark Jr., and Nate Kraber of Ankeny; 5 great-grandchildren, Eden and Siena Camerlengo, Liahna, Roman, and Adalyn Kraber; his brother, Paul (Sue) Kraber of Yorkville, IL and sister in law, Lela Kraber of Dixon, IL.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue in Des Moines, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow the service at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Don.