Don M. Sundahl | 1931 - 2024
Obituaries-Pierre / Posted Sep 24, 2024 | 2:02 PM / 82 views
PIERRE, SD – Donald “Don” Merle Sundahl, 93, of Pierre, South Dakota, passed away September 18, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Feigum Funeral Home with visitation an hour prior from 9:00-10:00am. Burial will follow at 2:30pm, Thursday, September 26, 2024 at ZCBJ Cemetery, Wagner, SD.
Donald “Don” Merle Sundahl was born to John and Emily (Herout) Sundahl on March 28, 1931, in Armour, South Dakota. He had two siblings, Lillian and Leo.
Don married Pauline (Honomichl) Sundahl on June 16, 1951, in Lake Andes. The couple had ten children, Donna, Peggy, Ronnie, Linda, Terry, Gary, John, Charles, Judy and Carol. Don worked construction jobs including the building of Oahe Dam. He later worked at Peave Lumber and UBC in Pierre for many years until he retired. Don enjoyed visiting with customers and providing them with his construction expertise. He liked spending time outside repairing vehicles, working in the garage, and tending to his garden. Don’s prized possession was his 1942 Chevy Pickup. With his family’s help, Don planted a large garden every year that included around 80 tomato plants. He spent hours hand watering his garden and picking tomatoes. Don enjoyed spending time with family, especially Sunday night dinners. He attended services at River Center Church and also looked forward to spending time with his church family.
Don is survived by his children, Donna Howard, Linda Morrow, Terry Sundahl, Gary (Laurence) Sundahl and Carol Sundahl; his niece Donna Olson; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and friend Wendy Salzer. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Pauline Sundahl; his children, Judy Sundahl, Peggy Sundahl, Ronnie Honomichl, John Sundahl and Charles Sundahl; his parents; his siblings; and great grandson, Trevor Sundahl.