Air Force retiree. Veteran who served in the Korean, Cold and Vietnam Wars. He was known by many as “The Minnesota Kite Doctor.” He enjoyed various forms of whimsical styled wood carving.
Preceded in death by his brother, Mark; and brother-in-law, Roger Johnson.
Survived by wife, Karen; step-children, Kathleen (Tony) Caputo & Tim Klaus; step grandchildren, Alyssia & Corina Grazutis and Brandon Pepin; sister, Georgia (Paul) Horn; nieces, Renee (Paul) Anderson & Aimee (Chris) McGuire; and special friend, Bubby.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, September 14th at Wulff Funeral Home (1485 White Bear Avenue, Saint Paul). Visitation one hour prior to services at the chapel. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to donor's choice in Don’s name.