Donald Ray Dove

Donald R. Dove, 80, Atchison, Kansas, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his residence.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M.  Memorials contributions are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Don was born January 12, 1942, in Horton, Kansas, the son of Henry and Margeret (White) Dove. He attended Atchison Public Schools, graduating from Atchison High School.

He and Phyllis Grinlinton were united in marriage on January 23, 1965, at St. Joseph's Church in Atchison. She preceded him in death on December 13, 2017.

Don served in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge.

He was employed as an electrician with Midwest Grain Products. Don then owned and operated a salvage yard before going to work at Rockwell as a machinist.

Following retirement, he spent his time with family and enjoyed his grandchildren.

Survivors include a son Todd (Kim) Dove, Atchison, KS, two brothers Jerry Dove, Topeka, KS, Henry Dove, Jr., Texas, a friend that was like a son, James Helton, Louisiana, and four grandchildren, Brienna, Zachary, Samantha and Matthew Dove.

He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis and two brothers, Terry Dove and Ronald Dove.