Hometown: Maquoketa, Iowa September 25, 1927 - May 17, 2014

Obituary Information for: Donald Hainstock Donald Hainstock, 86, of Maquoketa, Iowa passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lost Nation, Iowa. Visitation will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lost Nation, Iowa from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Burial will be at Lost Nation Cemetery. Donald was born in Jackson County on September 25th, 1927 to Roy and Wilma (Hartman) Hainstock. He attended Fulton School through 8th grade and graduated from Maquoketa High School with the Class of 1945. He entered the United States Air Force and later received a medical discharge. Don was united in marriage on October 19th, 1947 to Betty (Rechterman) Schroeder at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lost Nation, Iowa. Don was a director of Wheatland Mutual Insurance Company for 45 years. He and Betty farmed west of Lost Nation for many years. He also drove semi-truck for White Trucking in Lost Nation and as an over-the-road driver for Cuckler Building Systems of Monticello, Iowa, in his later years he helped at his son, Ray's business. Don and Betty spent several summers at Horseshoe Lake near Merrifield, MN. They also spent 29 years at Myrtle Beach, SC during the winter months. Don loved to fish, play cards – Toronto style 'Sheepshead', and pinochle with his card club friends. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling and softball in his earlier years. He liked going to the Hainstock family reunion in June in Reedsburg and Colfax, WI. He lived a very busy life, until illness slowed him down in later years. Don is survived by his wife, Betty of 66 years, Sons; Steve (Becky) of Lost Nation, IA, Ray (Julie) of Wyoming, IA, his grandchildren; Jeremy of Marion, IA, Travis of Lost Nation, IA, Joelle of Burleson, TX, Josh (Rosa) of St. Michael, MN and Chelsea (Adam Sheppard of Monticello, IA, his great-grandchildren; Emily and Damon Hainstock of Lost Nation, IA, Cruz and Cash Sheppard of Monticello, IA his sister Ethyl Mae ( Bud) Kruckenberg of Sun Prairie, WI and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made to the Lost Nation EMT or Jackson County Hospice. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Genesis East CIU and Hospice of Jackson County for taking such wonderful care of Donald.