Donald D. Strief, 75, of Lakeland, passed away on Sunday December 9, 2018. He was born on December 21, 1942 in Marcus, Iowa, to the late Edward and Agnes Strief.
Donald served in the Strategic Air Command division of the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He was proud of his service, loved God and his country. Donald worked for Publix for 34 years. He attended Victory Church, enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and Ford Trucks. He was a devoted husband and father, and loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
Donald is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gwen Gray Strief, daughter, Jennifer (Cory) Rouse, grandchildren, Carter Rouse and Jessa Rouse, sisters, Judy Davis, Joan Boyne, brother, Gene Strief, and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.
Donald is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Strief.
Services will be held at Lakeland Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday December 12 from 5-7pm. Service will be on Thursday December 13 at 10:30 am.
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