Born on a farm in Starbuck, Minnesota, May 11, 1940. He married and raised his family in Champlin, MN. He moved to California in 1986 where he met and married his current wife, Phyllis in 2006. Don was known for his great laugh and sense of humor. He loved sitting on his porch or at a coffee shop watching the world go by. He passed way, February 27, with his wife and children by his side.
Don is survived by his wife, Phyllis, brother Richard, children, Sheila, Daniel (Dawn), Joel (Karen), Michael (Pam) and Theresa (Dennis), stepchildren, Michael (Michele) and Jennifer. He will be dearly missed by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even great- great grandchildren. His parents, sisters, brothers, and granddaughter Angela, all greeted him at the gates of heaven. Services are being held at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca, March 20, @ 11:30 am.