Don L. Schossow

Don L. Schossow, age 77, of Laurens, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa.

Donald Lee Schossow was born on May 1, 1948, in Storm Lake, Iowa. He was the son of Marvin and Matilda (Groth) Schossow. In 1966, Don graduated from Newell High School. He was united in marriage to Carol Johnson in Sioux Rapids in 1966.  Don received police academy training and then did security work in Arnolds Park and Sioux Rapids. In the early 1970's Don served on the Pocahontas City Police Department. He then was elected as Sheriff of Pocahontas County in 1977, where he served for 8 years. Don worked for the FDIC for two years and then as Chief Deputy in Calhoun County for two years. On September 4, 1988, Don married Jenny Jackson in Las Vegas. The couple later divorced but remained best friends. In 1988, Don moved to Laurens where he served on the Laurens Police Dept. for eight years, retiring as Chief of Police. Don then did private investigation work for ten years before fully retiring.

Don loved music, he was a founding and active member of the band "The Senders" from 1962 until 2025.

Survivors include his children, Shelly Schossow of Rockwell City, Julie Schossow of Laurens and Jodi Schossow of Pocahontas; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Stumpf of Fonda and brothers, Dwayne (Darlene) Schossow of Loveland, Colorado and Dave (Terry) Schossow of Laurens; brother-in-law, Danny Walsh of Scottsdale, Arizona, and special friend Teresa Wille of Sioux City.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Matilda; a sister, Colleen Walsh; his son, Clint Schossow; step-son, Mike Schossow, and brother-in-law, Paul Stumpf.