Donald H. Diekrager

Donald H. Diekrager, 90, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at La Crescent Health Services. He was born on February 28, 1929 near Ridgeway, MN to Herman and Gertrude (Boettcher) Diekrager. When Don was 1 ½ years old they moved to Richmond Ridge. He left school after 8 ^th grade to help on the family farm. In 1952 he married Nyla Steve. Together they continued to operate the farm until retiring. After retirement he delivered the Winona Shopper and later putting buttons together for Express- A- Button until the age of 89. Last November they moved to Springbrook Village of La Crescent.

He is survived by his wife Nyla, two sons Dennis (Bonnie) and Allan (Laurie), one daughter Kristy (Karl) Herrmann, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and three step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Sylvia and Dorothy and a son Thomas.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nodine, MN. Pastor Dennis Harbach will officiate. Burial will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Nodine. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of service. The Schumacher – Kish Funeral and Cremation Services, La Crescent Chapel is assisting the family.