YANKTON, S.D. — Donovan “Don” Frederick Kressig, 89, Yankton, S.D., died Jan. 19, 2024, at his home while on hospice care.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Jan. 25, 2024, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with Rev. Owen Korte officiating.

Burial will be at a later date. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Jan. 24, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with a rosary and vigil service at 7 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.

Donovan “Don” Kressig was born Dec. 5, 1934, on the family farm near Hartington. He attended country school and graduated from Cedar Catholic High School, Hartington. After high school, Don continued to work on the family farm. In 1993, he married the love of his life, Lorraine Sedlacek in Tabor, S.D. They shared 30 wonderful years together.

Don was a quiet, humble man. He devoted his life to faith, family and farming. He took great pride in tending his land and found peace in working his fruit groves and gardens. Don loved his dogs, Skipper being his most beloved. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren beyond measure and was adored by them all. He was an avid reader and found westerns and murder mysteries to be his favorite. Don could always be found reading his daily newspaper and watching the never-ending Fox News channel. He was a devout Catholic who made time for the Rosary each day. He was an intelligent man who enjoyed discussing politics, watching western movies and square dancing with Loraine.

Don deeply loved his aunt, Flora Hassman. Survivors include his beloved wife, Lorraine Kressig, Yankton, S.D.; four step-children, Lisa (Tony) Erickson, Yankton, S.D.; Mark (Mischelle) Jurrens, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Lynn Tally, Yankton, S.D.; and Mike (Lacey Bahm) Jurrens, Yankton, S.D.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brother, Jim Kressig, Hartington.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernan and Geneva (Whitehorn) Kressig; his beloved aunt, Flora Hassman; and two grandchildren, Jeffrey Becker and Kaitlyn Erickson; and two infant, sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kaitlyn Ann Erickson Scholarship fund given each year to two graduating Yankton high school seniors, at 2410 City Limits Road, Yankton, SD 57078; or The Titan Foundation, that helps send children fighting cancer to Camp Bring It On and support them during their fight against cancer. Donations can be made through Venmo at @The-TitanFoundation or Paypal.me/thetitanfoundation.