Donald L. Claney, 80 of Waterloo died at Denver Sunset Home on Monday, December 27, 2010 of Complications of Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born October 28, 1930 in Clarence, Iowa, the son of Warren and Dorothy Koch Claney.

He graduated from Clarence High School and attended Buena Vista College and Gates Business College. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War.

Don married Geraldine Hein at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bennington Township, Iowa on December 24, 1951.

Don worked for the Waterloo Post Office for 25 years retiring in 1992. He was an avid sports fan, particularly in the area of baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs. Don and Gerre’s first date was attending a baseball game. He also assisted with various Optimist Clubs in the Waterloo area. He enjoyed music and listening to all types, including Big Band and Classical.

He is survived by his wife Geraldine of Waterloo; son Brian (Ann) Claney of Cedar Rapids; son Jon (Oreng) Claney of Salem, Oregon; son Steve Claney of Lovilia, Iowa; daughter Elizabeth (Mark) Dungan of Des Moines; and nine grandchildren: Ona, Alissa, Karen, Michael, Alex, Emily, Erin, Sarah and Jack. He is also survived by his sisters: Barb (Jack) Smith of Sigourney, Marcia (Wendell) Whitcher of West Union, and Karen (Dale) Matzen of Indianola.

Don is preceded in death by his parents and twin grandchildren.