In Memoriam : Donald Prewer
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Donald R. Prewer - age: 88
(April 12, 1927 to August 30, 2015 ) Resident of Visalia, California Visitation Information: Graveside Services will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Exeter District Cemetery. Obituary: Donald Ray Prewer was born April 12th, 1927 in Porterville, California to Charles and May Prewer. He passed away August 30th, 2015 at the age of 88. He married Ollie Keys on September 29, 1946. Don served in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. After which he owned and operated D&D Electric Motor Company until his retirement in 1992. Don was very active in the Ivanhoe community; being a charter member of American Legion Post 743 where he was also at one point Commander and District Commander. He was also a Boy Scoot Troop Leader in the 1960's despite only having daughters. He was an active member of Visalia Elks Lodge 1298. He was a fantastical story teller and loved a good laugh. Don was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Richard Prewer and his wife Ollie. He is survived by his daughters Beverly Wegener (Doug) of Bakersfield and Donna Smith (George) of Three Rivers; his 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Hash and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please take a loved one to dinner. 
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