Don Frederick Grabe October 19, 1925 - July 26, 2016

Don Frederick Grabe of Sisters died July 26 at age 90.

He was born in the small western-Iowa town of Pierson and grew up on a farm. While at Iowa State University he met Lorna Dohrer. The couple was married in 1950. Don served in the Korean War, then went on to teach agronomy as a professor at Iowa State University, Mississippi State University, and Oregon State University.

While on foreign university assignments, he enjoyed teaching farmers and university personnel about agricultural techniques in developing countries such as Taiwan, India, Columbia, Mexico, and Guatemala.

He was an active member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Sisters.

He enjoyed photography, walks in nature, and hobbies such as gardening, reading, driving a tractor, and helping Lorna with the horses.

He is survived by his wife, Lorna Grabe; sons Ted and Tim; daughter Ann; and several grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to Deschutes Land Trust.