Donald Allen Quigley, 76, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on January 16, 2021 at Iowa River Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born on July 7, 1944 to Bill and Rosa (Daggett) Quiqley in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from Mesa High School in Arizona. Following graduation, he attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he received his associate of arts. In 1961, Don entered the Army in Boise, Idaho and served until 1964. He was active duty in Vietnam and flew helicopters. Don went on to work for the United States Army Corps of Engineers for 20 years until retiring. While in the Corps, Don received many certificates and awards. After his time with the Corps, he went to work for several schools doing maintenance and as a school bus driver.
Don was married to Miriam Melcher in 1976 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. After eight years, the two went their separate ways until they reconnected and remarried in 2003 in Mena, Arkansas. Don belonged to the Mena American Legion for many years. He and Miriam were active members of their church Cornerstone Pentecostal in Mena. Don was always eager to help others whether it be in the form of time, money, or prayer. He was his mother’s caretaker, and even built a studio home just for her. Don was full of compassion and did not know a stranger. Don had the gift of gab, telling stories and reminiscing. When Don got together with friends or family he always made sure everyone had a good time. He was always up for an adventure and had “the need for speed” in his six-speed Mustang.
In September of 2020, Don and Miriam moved to Marshalltown, Iowa to be close to family. Don joined the Marshalltown American Legion when they relocated. He was excited for the move and made sure to attend every one of his great-nephew’s football games. He loved to play with his great-nieces and great-nephews and to be “one of the kids”.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Miriam; a grandson, Marcus Quigley of Plainview, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Debby (John) Howard of Madison, Wisconsin and Kathy (Dick) Wilkening of Marshalltown, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Don was preceded by his parents Bill and Rosa.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to your local American Cancer Society, the Marshalltown American Legion, or Cornerstone Pentecostal Church at P.O. Box 83 Mena, Arkansas 71953.
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