Donald C. Root, 84, of Cheyenne died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 9, 1930 in Midland, South Dakota and had lived here for the past 40 years.
Donald served in the United States Navy and was a truck driver.
He enjoyed gardening and sharing his produce with his neighbors and friends. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing with this father and brother, James.
Donald is survived by his brother, James (Jessica) Root of Midland; two sisters, Merlene Rank of Rapid City, South Dakota and Karen (Eldon) Helmer of Prescott, Arizona; several nieces and nephews and his special friend, Beatrice Francis of Cheyenne.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Margarite Root and a sister, Phyllis Root.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.