After graduating from high school in Ellsworth, MN, Don served in the Navy during World War II. He later attended college in Worthington, MN and went on to become an entrepreneur, owning and operating several businesses including The Viking Inn in Luverne, MN and Zeb’s in Cascade, CO. Levey Lumber Sales in Sioux Falls, SD became one the first in the nation to transport lumber by semi and not rail. In 1954, he became a licensed pilot and especially enjoyed flying his Grumman Cheetah.
Don married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Untiedt, on June 14, 1950. They made their home in Luverne, MN, Sioux Falls, SD, and Lincoln, NE prior to settling in Colorado Springs in 1990.
A dedicated husband, father, and “Papa,” Don knew no strangers and was loved by all who were fortunate to meet him. We will remember him for his quick wit and tremendous sense of humor. Don will be deeply missed by his three children, Pam Levey and Bill Zimkus, son in law, Scott Levey, all of Colorado Springs and Mark Levey of Manitou Springs. He was treasured by his seven grand children, Megan and Paul Czosnowski , Tyler and Megan Levey, Todd and Mirasol Neal, Brooke and Steve Masloskie, Drew, and Bryce Levey. Five great grandchildren, Jordan, Caydon, Tristan, Nadelyn, and Gia were blessed to have their “Papa” actively involved in their lives.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Daryl, and his wife, Joyce.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 2:00pm at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel.
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