Donald R. Zumbrunnen

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Donald R. Zumbrunnen, 79, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his home in Independence, Missouri. He was born on December 10, 1938 in Hamilton, Missouri to Doris Gage and Miles Zumbrunnen. A visitation will be held Friday, October 5, 2018 from 10:00-11:00AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, Missouri. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 5, 2018 at 1:00PM at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th St, Kansas City, MO 64155.

Donald was a member of the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1959 where he was an airplane mechanic. After leaving the military he worked as a bookbinder for many years of his life when he retired in 2001. He married the love of his life Patty Sue Davis on March 6, 1958. Together they had four children; Donald, Kowena, Beverley, and Jerry and seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He lived his life to the fullest doing all the things he loved to do.

Donald leaves behind his love of life, family, and friends.

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God bless this wonderful man.

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  1. Beverley on October 1, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    Dearest Dad, i miss you so much. You were and always will be a wonderful man and loving father. I cant thank you enough for all you have done for our family..you will always be in my heart.. I love you dad, rest in peace… Love, your daughter. ?



  2. Cheryl Wells on October 1, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    Kowena and family, so sorry for your loss, prayers for peace and comfort in this difficult time.



  3. Kowena Auten on October 1, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    My dearest Dad, You were always the protector in our lives. You always made us laugh. You gave us the most wonderful childhood. We will always cherish those memories. You will be so missed. You are soaring with the angels now. Fly high Daddy! We will see you again. Love you so much Dad!



  4. Marcella Zumbrunnen on October 1, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    I think Donnie was named after my husband, Donald Paul Zumbrunnen. Don was proud that Donnie was named after him. My sincerest sympathy to all the family,



  5. Ann Thrall on October 2, 2018 at 10:17 am

    It I’s a shame to lose such a good man and father and grandfather, His grandchildren and great grandchildren adored him, I know because some of them are my grandchildren and greats and they talked of him all the time with love , He will be missed



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