Donald Schrum, age 84, of Missouri Valley, IA, died Friday, December 31, 2004, at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha, NE. Donald was born July 3, 1920, in Manning, IA, to William and Alice (Kroger) Schrum. He was married to Vernie Long. He was in the United States Army from 1940-1945. He worked for Chicago Northwestern Railroad as a train dispatcher for thirty years. Don was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Missouri Valley. Survivors include his son Randall and wife Kathrine of Ft. Cahoun, NE; grandsons, Karl and Aaron Schrum of Ft. Calhoun; and one sister, Jean Rathfon of Selinsgrove, PA. Donald was preceded in death by his wife Vernie, parents and brother, Raymond Schrum.

A, Masonic service will be held at 7pm, Tuesday, at the funeral home, with visitation to follow. SERVICES, 10:30am, Wednesday, at the United Methodist Church, Missouri Valley, IA. Final resting place, Rose Hill Cemetery, Missouri Valley. The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the church following the service. HENNESSEY-AMAN Funeral Home Missouri Valley, IA