Don R. Stuckel

Don R. Stuckel, 73, of Independence, MO, formerly Melrose MN, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2017.
Don was born August 12, 1943 in Long Prairie, MN to Arthur and Clara Stuckel. He served 3 years in the US Army, stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
Don’s love for his friends and especially his family was without question. You could always count on him for a helping hand, a shoulder for support or to cry on and God given honest advise whether you wanted to hear it or not. Don will be dearly missed but will continue to live in our hearts.
Don is survived by his wife JoAnn, daughter Kim; grandsons Parker and Carter Fish and a brother, John Stuckel.
Don was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Clara Stuckel and his sister Nanette (Stuckel) Burger.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. on Saturday March 25, 2017; Mass will be at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grey Eagle.