Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association. Don Mincke of Portage Des Sioux, Missouri, died on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at the age of 66. Loving son of Ruby Agnes Stroud Mincke; beloved husband of Saundra Leigh Parks Mincke;devoted father of Brian George Mincke; preceded in death by his father, Eugene Charles Mincke and son, Douglas Donald Mincke. Don was a member the Masonic Lodge, T.K.E. at the University of Rolla and Eagles in Alton, Illinois. He was the author of two books, “Land Between theRivers” and “Following The Butterfield Trail”.