Donald Shaker Zakeer Sr, Just a month shy of his 92nd birthday, Don passed away at home with his loving family present June 29, 2013.
Born July 25, 1921, in Kewanee Illinois to Smi & Carl Zakeer.
Raised in Fort Dodge Iowa, Don later served in the Army's Armored Division in World War II for 4 years, returning home to join the family business. Salesman extraordinaire, he & his family relocated to MN, where he helped open the very first Target store. He then moved on to a variety of successful sales ventures. A dedicated Vikings fan, he looked forward to a Super Bowl win while smoking his favorite pipe.
Survived by wife of 37 years, Susan; son and daughter-in-law, Zeke & Marcy; daughter and son-in-law, Judy & Jim Dumas; grandchildren, Amie, Ross, Justin, Chad, Cody and wife, Mandy; brother and sister-in-law, Bob & Marie; nephew, Tom; "Special Grands", Joe & Sarah McAllister; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark & Nancy Gilderhus; nieces, Kiki & Lili and rescued dog, Rosco.
Blessed be his memory.
Special thanks to Fairview Hospice and Community Wellness who truly cared for us.
Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels gearty-delmore.com 763-553-1411
Donald Shaker Zakeer Sr, Just a month shy of his 92nd birthday, Don passed away at home with his loving family present June 29, 2013.
Born July 25, 1921, in Kewanee Illinois to Smi & Carl Zakeer.
Raised in Fort Dodge Iowa, Don later served in the Army's Armored Division in World War II for 4 years, returning home to join the family business. Salesman extraordinaire, he & his family relocated to MN, where he helped open the very first Target store. He then moved on to a variety of successful sales ventures. A dedicated Vikings fan, he looked forward to a Super Bowl win while smoking his favorite pipe.
Survived by wife of 37 years, Susan; son and daughter-in-law, Zeke & Marcy; daughter and son-in-law, Judy & Jim Dumas; grandchildren, Amie, Ross, Justin, Chad, Cody and wife, Mandy; brother and sister-in-law, Bob & Marie; nephew, Tom; "Special Grands", Joe & Sarah McAllister; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark & Nancy Gilderhus; nieces, Kiki & Lili and rescued dog, Rosco.
Blessed be his memory.
Special thanks to Fairview Hospice and Community Wellness who truly cared for us.
Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels gearty-delmore.com 763-553-1411
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INTERMENT: July 5, 2013
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