Dr. Donald Barron

Dr. Donald G. Barron, of Guttenberg, IA, died Friday, August 29, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. He was born on April 11, 1930, to Felix and Edith Barron in Chicago ILL. Donald received his education in the Chicago area where he later attended Northwestern Dental School. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army from 1953- 1958. During his time in service he spent time in Neu Ulm, Germany and was honorably discharged as a Captain. He spent 20 years as a dentist in Downers Grove, IL, and then moved to Guttenberg in 1979 where he set up his own office and retired after 50 of practicing dentistry. Don was united in marriage with Marilyn J. Smith on April 21, 1951, in Milwaukee Wis. Four children blessed them with this union. Don was an avid outdoorsman. Whether it was his vegetable or flower garden, spending time in the woods or hiking, he truly felt that the outdoors was where he was at home. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family meant the world to him. Donald is survived by his wife, Marilyn; four children, Paul (Marlene Israel) Barron of Oakland, Calif., John (Sandy) Barron of Guttenberg, Susan (Allen) Covington of Cedar Rapids, Jenny (Gary) Zittergruen of Van Horne; grandchildren, Sarah Barron, Dana and Greg Barron, Andrea, Emily and Brian Covington, Jeff (Chelsey), Katie, Thomas and Michael Zittergruen; two great grandchildren, Kinley and Cooper Zittergruen and several nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; five siblings, one grandson and one great granddaughter.In Lieu of flowers and all types of sympathy, memorials can be made in Donalds name to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy. You can contact them by calling (970) 586-0108 or by going online to www.RMConservancy.orgMemorial Service: Private family services will be at a later date. , atVisitation: Tuesday 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. September 02, 2014 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, Iowa Service Information A service summary is not available