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Ret. Captain Donald J. "Don" Auch

Ret. Captain Donald J. "Don" Auch obituary

Donald Auch Obituary

Ret. Air Force Captain Donald "Don" J. Auch flew his last mission September 22nd 2010 at the age of 76. After serving 20 years in the Air Force, he continued to fly for Redwood Aviation as Chief Pilot at the So. Co. Airport for 25 years while teaching ground school at the SRJC. Don also owned Spancky's Pizza in Forestville for 14 years making his famous bread sticks for all to enjoy! Don leaves behind a family full of many fond memories especially to his son Dan, daughter-in-law Michele; and his grandchildren Brandon, Justin, Tasha and Ethan. An open house will be held for Don on Sunday, Oct. 17th at 1:00 p.m. at 6093 Anderson Road, Forestville. Please come sit by the pond that he enjoyed and loved to show off.

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Published by Press Democrat from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5, 2010.

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PJ Lenz

October 14, 2010

Dan, Michelle and family I send you all my love. Such great memories from days long ago, dancing with Don while you and Darrell were playing the tunes. I know how special your dad was to all of you and he certainly touched our hearts as well. With Love, PJ

Ronnie & Katie Matteri

October 12, 2010

Dan, Michele and family we send our love and prayers to you. We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. We know how special he was to you by the stories you shared with us. May your memories help you through this very difficult time.

Steve Benedict

October 8, 2010

I knew and worked with Don for many years at the airport and Santa Rosa Jr College. He was a great pilot, flight instructor and friend. All who knew him or worked with him were better off for it. May your skies be clear and the wind at your back. Have a good flight, you deserve it.

Liz Schallert

October 6, 2010

Danny, Michelle and family... I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always have the best memories of dancing the Jitter-bug with your dad at the club! He was hard to keep up with as that man could dance!! Loved that he would always show up with pizza for the crowd!

We have lost another pillar in our Forestville community and he will be forever missed. Hugs to all of you for the huge loss.

Milton & Anthony

October 5, 2010

Such fond memories of your Dad. From the Airport to the Pizza Parlor. When he used to bring your kids for Candy and Ice Cream with us at Lillian's Confections. Always wearing that smile

Wendy Flowers

October 3, 2010

Dan & Michele- I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a very nice man and had the best pizza in the county. Wish he was still in the business.
Sincerly,
Rocky & Wendy Flowers

mark olson rph

October 3, 2010

Dan,Michele and family,
I am so sorry to hear the bad news and he meant a lot to you.Please accept my sincerest condolences.

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