[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1776]
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                IN MEMORY OF REV. DONALD SELMER LINTVET

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 23, 1998

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, recently, my hometown of Lexington, MO, 
lost one of its most beloved citizens. Rev. Donald Selmer Lintvet, 77, 
passed away at his home on August 13, 1998.
  Rev. Don Lintvet was born in Hawley, MN, on March 4, 1921. He 
attended school there, and after graduating from Lake Park High School, 
he received degrees from the Industrial College of Minnesota and the 
Detroit Lakes Business College. In addition, he attended both Baylor 
University and Rockhurst College for several years, as well as Trinity 
Theological Seminary, San Francisco Seminary, and Toledo Bible College.
  Don's studies were interrupted by his service to the United States in 
the U.S. Army. Immediately before World II, Don served as a finance 
officer in Panama at the Panama Canal Zone. During World War II, he 
served state-side in the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Benning, GA, the 
Paratrooper Division at Indianapolis, IN, and at Fort Hood, TX.
  After the conclusion of the war, Don came to Lexington, MO, the 
hometown of his wife, George Lynn. In Lexington, he once again served 
in military uniform, as Assistant Commandant at Wentworth Military 
Academy. Soon thereafter, he was recalled to active duty by the Army 
during the Korean War.
  For years, Don worked in the credit and banking industry. He worked 
at the Bureau of Internal Revenue and at Riss and Company in Kansas 
City. He was also employed for twenty years as a Retail Credit Manager 
at Western Auto in Kansas City. While working at Western Auto, Don was 
appointed Vice President of the International Consumers Credit 
Executive Association.
  Don joined the Bank of Tulsa in 1968, and also served as Vice 
President of the Bank Americard (now known as VISA) Center for several 
years. In 1972, he instituted the Bank of Americard facility in St. 
Louis and oversaw the development of the facility. Later, Don joined 
the Noland Road Bank of Independence, MO, and became an executive 
member of the Board of Advisors to the Bank of America in San 
Francisco, CA.
  Don Lintvet ended his active business career in 1979 due to health 
problems, however, his professional life took a turn which led him to 
the Christian Church. On October 10, 1980, Don was ordained as a 
minister in the Disciplies of Christ church, and he served as a 
minister at churches in Lexington, Dover, Bates City, and Hardin. His 
most admired contribution to the ministry was as a volunteer chaplain 
at the Lafayette Regional Health Center. From 1980 to 1990, Don served 
more than 11,000 hours of volunteer service at the hospital.
  Early in his life, Don played baseball for the minor league Fargo-
Morehead Twins at Fargo, ND, and the major league Cleveland Indians, 
and of his many affiliations, Don enjoyed being on the committee of the 
Board of Amateur Sports Hall of Fame in Kansas City. He was also a 
music enthusiast and he was an active member of the Tulsa Opera Company 
and the Christian Church choir in Tulsa, OK. He was a 58-year member of 
the Masonic Lodge AM FM #149, a member of the Lexington American 
Legion/Thomas Cullom Post, and a member of the Masons in Balboa Canal 
Zone. In addition, Don was one of ten Missourians nominated for the 
Outstanding Senior Volunteer for the state of Missouri.
  Don is survived by his wife, George Lynn, one son, one sister, two 
grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one niece, two nephews, two 
great-nieces, and one great-nephew.
  Mr. Speaker, Rev. Donald Lintvet was a man of honor and dignity. His 
service to his nation, to his community, and to his God are highly 
commendable. He is truly a role model for all Americans. I am certain 
that the Members of the House will join me in paying tribute to this 
honorable Missourian.

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