Don...one long, difficult, lonely year and we miss you so very much. So many things have happened. I know you are watching over us and every day I pray that God will give me the strength to go on. Love you forever.

Thinking of all of you today, and holding you in prayer.

It has been one long year Dad. I miss the talks and hearing your voice. You will always be that person I look up too and keep your inspiration with me always. I miss you but I know you are with Christy and Big Jon, Uncle Dave and Uncle Hank and in a much better place. I love you.

Happy Fathers day Dad.
Anything I say means nothing without you here. I can only say how much I miss having you around and giving me words of wisdom and listening to my thoughts. Life is hard but we make the best of it. I only wish that you were still here for both mom and myself. I have been failing at all aspects of my life including seeing mom on a regular basis or doing things for her as much as she needs them. It is just hard. Sorry, this is not for this. I love you and miss you very much. Happy Fathers day Dad.

Don: Sunday is Father's day, next Friday is Christy's birthday. I try to find peace in the happy memories I have of you and her but my heart is aching and the tears keep falling. I miss you terribly and my life just seems so empty and without purpose without you. I look to the day when we can be together again. Love you to the moon and back. Carole

I has been ten months since you left us to be with God but it still is very hard for many of us to deal with. I miss our talks and I miss your insight and wisdom. It is very hard to do some of the simple things but I try and so often I feel just lost. I know mom feels the same way and she tries very hard but she too is having a difficult time. So many times I just do not know what to say or how to handle so many things. Your words where always very comforting and I miss that the most. I will always love you Dad.

Happy Birthday Dad. I really miss you and miss hearing your voice and the comforting words that you have always given to me. It is really hard not having you around and being able to talk sports or whatever the topic of the day was. I know you are in a better place but I still cannot say how much I miss you. I love you Dad.

Don:It is your 80th birthday and I think of you and miss you every single minute of every day. My life has changed forever and my only hope is the promise that we will be together again as God promised.
Love you forever, Carole

Uncle Don, what a dear, dear man. Always so easy to talk with, such a calm demeanor, wiser than most, talented beyond compare, great husband, father and grandfather, so very, very missed. Such a special loving soul - you will never be forgotten. Sending my love - watch over your loved ones!

Don & Carole came into my life in 2009 when I found out that Carole was my cousin. Don has always been a great friend and a joy to visit. Don will be greatly missed.

Tim and I loved it when you and Carole would come to our home to share holidays-always brightened them up for us! The four of us at Como Park was great fun. We didn't have time, tho, to make that Duluth venture. And you will be missed, Don. Very missed! We had a couple good talks tho, huh?-Ha We'll see you later. Tim and Sylvia

A wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. We are privileged to have known Don.
Ron and Becky Jensen

A wonderful husband and good father...you were my rock, my defender and I knew I could always count on you. When my emotions took over my way of thinking, you always brought me back to reality with your wisdom and caring and made me feel so much better about things. I miss you more than you could imagine but I know you are with Chris and I will be there with both of you one day and there will be no more heartache, worry or sadness.

He was the greatest influence in my life. He was always there for me and I will miss him deeply. He knew how to brighten my day and make me think about things in way I never thought of. He was a great father and a friend. I love you Dad.

"I remember when I was still pretty little, he had made my brothers all wooden guns to play with, but I wanted one, so he personally made me a pink one in my size. You are also a really good person to talk to, and give very good advice.I will always love you Papa.