Donald Ray Van Der Pol

Donald Ray Van Der Pol, 90, of Monroe, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at The Cottages in Pella. A private family service was Tuesday. Burial will be at Silent City Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church, Monroe Ambulance or Wesley Life Hospice. Condolences may be left for the family at coburnfuneralhomes.com.

The son of Christopher and Tena (Roorda) Van Der Pol, Donald was born July 26, 1930, at his parents’ home in rural Monroe. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1949. On May 26, 1951, he was united in marriage to Darlene Van Wyngarden at her parents’ home. Donald served in the United States Air Force from January 1951 to December 1954. Donald farmed on the family farm and following retirement he worked as a courier for Pella Regional Health Center. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Monroe, teaching Sunday school, serving on church boards, working as janitor and serving as a Deacon. Donald also served on the Monroe School Board for 12 years. Donald was a world-class Rook player. He enjoyed traveling to Branson with family and friends to enjoy the music shows and relax while camping.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Darlene; three daughters, Darla Linn (David) Whatling, Denice Rae (Rich) Clucas and Delane Renee (Shawn) Barr; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Laurel (Nancy) Van Der Pol. Preceding Donald in death were his parents; a son, Lynn Ray Van Der Pol; a brother, Harold Van Der Pol; and a sister, Ada Keuning.