Donald Franklin Reser

Donald (Don) Franklin Reser passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 1, 2023, with his beloved wife and family by his side after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born Nov. 26, 1938, to Earl and Arlene Reser in Charles City, Iowa. Don was also blessed with a younger Sister, Mary Lou. Don graduated from Floyd High School in 1957. After graduation, Don worked at Farmers Feed and Grain Elevator and helped his father farm.

Early in life, Don met Joan Soles, his wife and partner in life. They have been married for 64 years. The two wed on Dec. 27, 1959, at the First Baptist Church in Charles City, Iowa. After marriage they moved to Aredale, Iowa, and purchased a farm there. This union was blessed with three children: Scott, Kevin and Jill. They raised their family on the farm and resided there for 45 years. After retirement, they moved to Charles City, Iowa, and wintered in Mesa, Arizona. In 2021, they moved to Boerne, Texas, to be near family.

While Don enjoyed working at John Deere and Thermogas, he was always a farmer at heart. He began driving tractors when he was only five years old. He took pride in living on the family farm in Aredale with his wife by his side. He loved working outdoors, harvesting corn, and tractors. His hobbies included tennis, playing cards, corvettes, and traveling in the RV. He served as a board member at United Methodist Church in Aredale, Iowa for eight years. He and Joan taught Sunday school and the youth group for 12 years. He was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church.

He will be missed especially by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with whom he spent countless hours swing- and stroller-pushing, chasing, playing cards and tennis, water volleyball and numerous other activities.

He is survived by wife Joan; his Children, Scott Reser, Kevin (Glynna) Reser, Jill (Dan) Griese; his grandchildren, Kristal (Blake) Pitchford, Travis (Jaymi) Reser, Jackson Bassett, Brandon Bassett, Tyson Bassett, Mercedeez Greise, Heather Reser, Alexander Reser; his great-grandchildren Brady, Reese, Oaklynn, Ella and Lily; His Siblings, Mary (Denny) Helmers, Shirley Ann (Chris) Cordes, Nancy Norby, Judy (Charles) Thorson, Carolyn Mooberry; and Nephew Mark Helmers. Don was preceded in death by his Mother Arlene, Father Earl, Step-brother Larry, and grandson Blaine Greise.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at Ebensberger Fisher Funeral Home. To leave condolences, visit www.ebensberger-fisher.com. Arrangements with Ebensberger Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne.