Obituary of Donald Hartvigsen

Donald “Don” Hartvigsen, age 91 longtime resident of Coralville died Thursday, September 9, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 2pm Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Oak Hill cemetery in Coralville. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in his memory to Serene Care Hospice of Iowa City. To share a thought, memory or condolence with Don’s family please visit the funeral home website @ www.gayandciha.com. Don was born April 28, 1930, in Maquoketa, Iowa the son of Walter and Ethel (Brown) Hartvigsen. Their family moved to West Branch where Don attended and graduated from West Branch High School, he then went on to graduate from the University of Iowa. Don served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On August 19, 1953, he married Della Wenman of Coralville. The couple and their family made their home in Coralville many years ago and for many years, Don worked in data processing for the University of Iowa. He enjoyed the game of golf and the many experiences with family and friends throughout the years. He was a member of GIVE and the Senior Exercise Group through the Coralville Rec Center. His family includes his two children, Dennis Hartvigsen (Sandra Navalesi) and Diane Schultz (Mark); granddaughters, Jennifer Wilson (Austin) and Sara McIntosh (Chris); great-grandchildren, Tyler McIntosh, Allie McIntosh and David McIntosh.