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Donald E. Greiman , son of Addis and Ruth (Schipull) Greiman, was born September 5, 1926 on the family farm south of Garner. He graduated from Garner High School in 1944 where he participated in baseball, basketball, football, Men’s Glee Club, and Mixed Chorus. Don was a 4-H and FFA member and received the Iowa FFA Star Farmer Award. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1952 and majored in Animal Science. Don was a member of Alpha Zeta, Block and Bridle, FarmHouse Fraternity, ISU’s Livestock and Meats Judging teams, and received Cardinal Key honors. After graduation, he served in the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant and was stationed at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington D.C. On June 6, 1953, he married Yvonne Rasmussen and they farmed and raised purebred Angus cattle south of Garner with his father Addis and brother Cliff. Their Angus herd was recognized nationally for its outstanding quality, and Don judged many county, state, and national cattle shows. He was very proud to see his grandsons be the 5th generation to raise Angus cattle. He enjoyed working with people, promoting organizations and initiatives, and making a notable difference serving on multiple boards. Don was a member of the Garner Peace Reformed Church where he served as a deacon, elder, and Sunday school teacher, and was treasurer of the Reformed Church in the United States. He provided leadership to form the Certified Angus Beef Program, Hancock County Beef Producers, and Iowa Beef Breeds Council, and served on many boards including the American Angus Association, Garner and Klemme Cooperatives, and Iowa Cooperative Grain Dealers. He was a 4-H club leader for 20 years and most recently became a Garner Rotary Club member. Don was a loyal Iowa State supporter, had TRUFAN as his license plate, served as president of the Alumni Association and board member of the Athletic Council,
In Loving Memory of Donald E. Greiman September 5, 1926 - April 5, 2021
The Showtimes Hall of Fame member, Don Greiman, passed away April 5th. Don was a loyal and dear friend to us and an important part of the Iowa State Fair. We will always remember him giving us a tour each year and our annual BBQ meal the night before the show. He was one of a kind and will be truly missed. Please keep the Greiman family in your thoughts and prayers.
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