Donald Henry Ehm
07/15/1951 - 03/01/2025
Donald Henry Ehm (Don), age 73, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023). A funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 6, 2025, with a luncheon to follow at Lutheran Church of Hope – Ankeny (520 NW 36th St, Ankeny, IA 50023).
Don was born on July 15, 1951, and graduated from Ballard Community Senior High School in 1969. He attended Boone Community College before beginning his loyal and dedicated career at John Deere, where he worked from 1973 to 2003. In 2003, he and wife Sherry moved to Nashville, TN, where Don opened and operated his own line striping business from 2003 to 2010. In June 2010, they returned to Ankeny and Don began working for the State of Iowa in grounds maintenance, retiring in September 2021. He also founded Thirsty Lawns Irrigation and Back Flow in 2010, which he successfully ran until selling the business in 2022.
Don was an active member of his community and church, participating in The Menders, a service ministry through his church and also participating in the Izaak Walton League. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, and boating.
One of his greatest joys was watching his kids follow their interests and passions and spoiling them with his unwavering attention. Regardless of his own interests, he supported his kids and grandkids in everything they pursued. His kindness, gentleness and service to others will be a legacy that lives on in his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Sherry; his children, Katherine (Justin) and Erin (Erik); his grandchildren, Logan (fiancée Grace), Caleb and Jonah; his brothers, John (Audrey) and Rollie (Natalie); his niece, Caroline (Dean); his nephews, Jason, Erik, and Nik (fiancée Adora); as well as many other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Dorothy Ehm.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Hospice of the Midwest for their compassionate care and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of Hope – Ankeny.
Visitation
Memorial Services of Iowa
4208 North Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
Funeral Service
Lutheran Church of Hope-Ankeny
520 NW 36th St.
Ankeny, Iowa 50023