Donn Edwin Searle, 74, of Cook Station, MO passed away Friday, February 5, 2010 at his home. He was born September 25, 1935 in Mesa, Arizona to Rector and Pattie (Miller) Searle. In 1988 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Louise who survives of the home. Donn was a horse trainer and raised Arabian horses for many years in Nebraska. He moved to Cook Station, MO in 1990 where he owned and managed a convenience store, The Pit Stop, until 2000. He later was employed at Wal-Mart in Salem, MO from 2000 until 2006. Among his hobbies were hunting, fishing and raising horses. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Evelyn Searle of Cook Station, MO; one son, Randy Searle of Big Springs, NE and one daughter, Donna Shafer and husband David of Roscoe, NE; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Rhonda Searle. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.