Donald Wayne Pierret

Donald Wayne Pierret, age 83, of Garretson, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Garretson. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Monday, August 8th, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson, with a Prayer Service and Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM.

Don was born on July 3, 1939, in Garretson to Leo and Martha (Dubbelde) Pierret. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school. After his education, he began farming with his brother to provide for his family. He also worked and helped out with many odd jobs such as the Garretson Hatchery, Hoven Appliance, and  B&B (Bob Brendsel). He served and made many memories in the Minnesota National Guard.

On July 17, 1971, Don married Linda Whaley Meidl at Christ the King Catholic Church in Sioux Falls, SD. They lived in Garretson on Main Avenue for four years until moving to their farm northwest of Garretson in 1977. Don continued to farm and custom farm until his death. Don was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Garretson American Legion, and was a past member of the Garretson Fire Department.

Don enjoyed going to Palisades Oil each morning to get the daily news from the ‘coffee crew’. He also continuously tried perfecting his prime rib to feed family gatherings. Another favorite of Don’s was taking his family and friends to Splitrock Creek to go bullhead fishing and having a fish fry with the catch.

Survivors include his wife, Linda, Garretson; children: Wayne (Kim) Pierret, Sherman, Wendy Pierret, Garretson, and Heidi (Andy) Alban, Pierre; grandchildren: Colby (Jessica) Pierret, Hayden Pierret, Morgan Pierret, Elijah Pierret, Clayton Alban, and Nolan Alban; a great grandson, Colson Pierret; and a sister: Marlene (Don) Fiegen, LaCrosse, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Arnold Pierret, Sister Madonna Pierret, and Kenneth Pierret.