Donald "Donnie" Harang

Donald “Donnie” Harang, age 91, of Northwood, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in his home. Donnie was born June 20, 1933, to Ole and Alpha Harang, in Silver Lake, Iowa. He grew up helping on his father's farm until he joined the U.S. Army in 1952, during the Korean War. Donnie had a love for aircraft, steam engine tractors, and motorcycles. During his lifetime, he made the ride to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally over 25 times, at one point he had gone 18 times in a row. Donnie continued to ride his motorcycle for many more years. After settling in Northwood, Donnie worked many years at the Northwood COOP Elevator until retirement, he also helped local farmer Bret Johnson for many years with farming. Donnie is survived by his children, Becky Tews (Henry), Sonya Mortell (Kevin), Stacy Laborin (Gilbert), Eric Harang (Tammy), Gloria Truitt (John); 15 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Mavis Halvorson, and brother Arlyn (Bev) Harang. He is preceded in death by his parents, and three wives. Funeral Services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Schroeder-Hoff Funeral Home in Northwood, IA. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Schroeder-Hoff Funeral Home. Burial will be held at the Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth, IA. Schroeder-Hoff Funeral Home of Northwood is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.schroederfuneralhomes.com.