Donald W. Karrer, 54, came to rest peacefully in his Kirkwood home after years of struggle with melanoma cancer. He was the beloved husband of Cindy (Glatt) Karrer and loving father of Lilliana and Chadwick Karrer. Don was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to Donald B. and Judith (Verschoor) Karrer. The couple lived in Sioux City and Kansas City, and made St. Louis their home the past 25 years. Don enjoyed the arts, architecture and design, and making people laugh. His sense of humor or creative responses in the most unlikely situations attracted friendship of all ages and backgrounds. He spoke spontaneously at gatherings, sharing unique and honest personal perspectives. His passion became his profession with his company, Option Creation, as he provided design solutions to companies and homes of friends. Don leaves behind his wife, Cynthia; children, Lilliana and Chadwick; parents, Donald and Judith Karrer; brother Nicholas Karrer, his wife Katy, and children, Kramer, Brenna and William. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Bretha (nee Vonderharr) Verschoor, and Arnie and Genevieve (Jarman) Karrer. Miles Against Melanoma was a platform Don supported to educate and enrich the lives of the families experiencing the disease. In memory of Don, donations may be made to Miles Against Melanoma, Karrer Krusaders at www.milesagainstmelanoma.com/karrer-krusaders. A celebration of life event will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis.