DONALD EDWARD KLENDWORTH, son and fifth child of Lee and Elsie Mae (Powell) Klendworth, was born August 27, 1932 at Streator, IL. He graduated from Minonk High School in 1949. Don served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a Corporal.

On December 6, 1953, Don was united in marriage with Alice Jane Rich at the Baptist Church in Graymont, IL and to this union two children were born, John Edward in 1961 and Mary Jane in 1963. In 1956, they moved from Illinois to rural Stanley, lA, where they farmed 240 acres. In 1965 to present they reside in rural Randalia where they farm 640 acres. 

Don was a member of the United Methodist Church in Randalia and served his church in various capacities, including trustee. His activities and enjoyments included 4-H member and leader, raising registered Angus show cattle, playing pool, bowling, golfing, hunting, fishing, playing cards, dancing, taking trips, plane pilot, talented auctioneer, which he loved to sing the Auctioneer song, spending time with family and just a lot of joking around. Don's work achievements include being the District Sales Manager for Super Crost Seeds. Don developed the philosophy that "selling is sharing". He lead the company in sales for seven years. A special award that he achieved was Craftsman of the Year in 1987. Don was known for many things and memories, some of which included his extreme kindness, making people feel good, his jokes and teasing, his famous "Dog Jaw" and "gimme a kiss on the cheek".

Don's peaceful passing occurred in his home, during sleep, with family and close friends around him on August 20, 2009, after several long and hard battles with cancer. Those caring for him were his loving wife, Alice, his daughter, Mary Jane and special caregivers, Diann, Lyndee, Ashlee, Ronda and Betty. Preceding him in death were his son, John; his parents; his sister, Maxine and husband, Rudy, Sr.; his brother, Burdette and wife, Virginia; his brother, Roy and brother-in-law, "Buddy" Rich.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Alice; his daughter, Mary Jane (Ken) Zweibahmer of Ossian; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Klendworth (Curt) Reicks of West Union; two grandsons, Nic Klendworth and Luke Reicks; four granddaughters, Kristine and partner, Tyler Hernesath, Kate and Kitty Zweibahmer and Rachel Reicks; great grandson, Levi Hemesath; great granddaughter, adopted by love, Nevaeh Rose Solheim; two brothers, Russell (Lorna) Klendworth of Dana, IL and Carl (MaDonna) Klendworth of Flannigan, IL; sister-in-law, Velma Klendworth of Minonk, IL and many other relatives and loving friends.