Donald Nalley

Donald "Donnie" Nalley, 47 of Bowman, ND, formally of Gothenburg died on March 8, 2012 at Medcenter One Hospital in Bismarck, ND.


Donnie was born November 3, 1964 in St. Joseph, MO; to William E. Sr. and Shirley Ann (James) Nalley. The Family moved to North Platte, NE where Donnie attended elementary and junior high. He graduated from Maxwell High School. Donnie participated in football, wrestling, track and baseball. Following high school he worked various construction jobs throughout the state. In 1991 he moved to Florida where he met his wife Jeannie. They were married on June 7, 1998. To this union one son Austin Ray was born. Donnie loved to spend time with Austin playing football or any outdoor activity. Donnie enjoyed listening to Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash and Van Halen. In 2009 they moved to Bowman, ND where Donnie was working on power lines.

Donnie could always be found with a smile on his face. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Donny is survived by his wife Jeannie; son Austin; father William E. Nalley, Sr. and stepmother Ruth; one sister Patricia Ann Roberts and her husband Frank; three brothers; William E. Nalley, Jr. and his wife Karen; Barry Eugene Nalley and his wife Linda; Raymond Lee Nalley; two step-sisters; Tammy Ueligger and Hope Green; two step-brothers David Buesing and his wife Tammy; Kevin Haney and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents; his mother Shirley, step father Robert Buesing and brother Richard Nalley.