Donald E. Rigel, 72, of 90 33rd Ave. SW, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, in Mercy Medical Center after a short illimess. At his request, graveside services will be held in Anderson Cemetery near Swisher, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, by Rev. Charles Mehaffey. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Brosh Chapel.

Survivors include his wife, Alma; children, Carl Rigeland wife Pamela of Grand Terrace, Calif., Doris Sickles and husband Mark of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Brian Rigel and wife Renee of Loganville, Ga.; grandchildren, Shawn Rigel and wife Angelia of Cedar Rapids, Kelly Rigel of Cedar Rapids, PV2 Braden Sickles of Foot Hood, Texas, Taryn Sickles of Lawrenceville, Ga., Andrew Rigel of Amana, Kristen Rigel of Amana and Christopher Rigel Loganville, Ga.; and his brother-in-law, Dennis Cech and wife Mary of Fairfax.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Albia Horak Rigel; and a son, Wayne, who died July 27, 1976.

Born March 2, 1927, in Cedar Rapids, Don married Alma Cech on Nov. 24, 1948, in Cedar Rapids. He served with the Air Force during World War II and was a member of American Legion Hanford Post 5. He farmed for 25 years, later worked at Happels Farm Implement and retired from Lefebure Corp. in 1989, after 17 years of service. He also drove school bus for the College Commuity School District. Don loved to play cards and joke and have fun. He played the accordian, especially Czech music, and he played with Bob Zeman and Ed Stangler bands. He enjoyed fixing lawnmowers. In earlier years, Don was cub master of Pack 463.

Don was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and never forgotten.

Instead of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to 90 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 or to the organization of donor's choice.