Donald J. Tweedie, 82 of Stet, died Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Donald was born on October 28, 1936, near Stet on the family farm, the son of John William and Ethel May (Case) Tweedie.  He was united in marriage to Donna LaMerle Craven of Stet on February 18, 1956; she survives at the family home.

Additional survivors include: two sons, Sam (Jamie) Tweedie of Richmond and D.J. Tweedie of Richmond; two daughters, Kathy Newham of Leawood, KS and Lorna (Marvin) Wright of Carrollton; 5 grandchildren, Jordan Newham, Ty Tweedie, Jacob Davis, Matthew Tweedie, and Halle Wright.  He was great grandfather (Papa Don) to Greylie Davis who he affectionately called Baby Girl or Little Bit.

Donald graduated from Stet High School in 1955.  While in high school he was an active member of the Future Farmers of America and was an excellent athlete participating in all sports.  In 1956, he was the Outstanding Novice Heavyweight Champion in St. Joseph Golden Gloves.

Donald's real passion was to continue the family tradition in agriculture and raising livestock.  He raised purebred Angus, where he received many awards and ribbons for his outstanding cattle.  At one point, they fed out 1200-1500 head of cattle per year.  Donald especially enjoyed working cattle on horseback, with his horse Blue and his dog, also named Blue.  Donald and his family have been recognized for their conservation and agricultural achievements in Carroll County.  When not farming, he was active playing town team basketball and as catcher for the Rockingham fast pitch men's softball team.  He also served as a member as well as president of the Stet R-XV School Board.  He was an avid Chiefs, Royals, and MU Tigers fan.

After his physical health declined and kept him from being an active participant in the family farm, he remained well informed by regular phone calls and visits with Sam and D.J.  He enjoyed "road farming" to check on crops and watch harvest.  He was very proud that his sons followed in his footsteps making them the sixth generation of his family to farm their ground.  He also enjoyed visits from friends and family.

Donald's family would like to thank all of Donald's caregivers and healthcare providers through the years.  each of them provided professional care, compassion, as well as companionship.  His quality and quantity of life was enriched by each of you.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-POB 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2019, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Dress casual; Donald will be.  Inurnment will be at a later date.  Please share your memories of Donald by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .