Donald "Don" Root

     Don Root, age 95, of Decorah, Iowa, died on Friday, October 24, 2014, at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home in Decorah, Iowa.      Friends may call from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home in Decorah.  A private funeral service will be held.      Don is survived by his two sons: Michael (Linda) Root, Decorah, IA and Jeff Root, Naperville, IL. Two grandchildren: Tracy Thorsten, Decorah, IA, and Kelly (Carissa Kotek) Root, Decorah, IA. Three great grandchildren: Ryan Thorsten, Conner and Kaelyn Root, all of Decorah, IA.      Don was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Mary (Ferrier) Root. His wife: Vivian Root on October 30, 2009.