Donald was born in Great Falls, Montana to Roy and Lydia (Werk) Hermanson. He dedicated himself to serving our country and retired from the United States Air Force as MSgt. He was an active member of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church and loved barbequing, gardening and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Dean. Donald is survived by his wife, Loretta; Daughters, Cathy Chambers, Donna Poole, Cindy Walley and husband Robert and Patty Schmitz and husband Scott. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oklahoma Humane Society. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church 11:00 AM Thursday, January 28, 2016 followed by Interment with full military honors at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.