Donald J. Stephany, 85

St. Cloud

May 1, 1928 ~ June 24, 2013

Donald John Stephany, age 85, St. Cloud, MN, died Monday, June 24, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Augustine Catholic Church, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be Sunday, June 30, 2013 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Parish prayers will be at 2:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will be in Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud, MN.

Donald was born May 1, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA to Erwin J. and Irene (Forster) Stephany. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1952. Donald married Elaine Bidinger on September 18, 1954. After her passing, Donald was united in marriage to Mary Ann Kosloske on August 16, 1991. He was employed by Granite City Redi Mix as office manager until his retirement in 1995. Donald was an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. He was a life member of St. Cloud VFW Post #428, and Waite Park American Legion Post #428. Donald volunteered at the St. Cloud Hospital and through RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program). Throughout his life he enjoyed, singing with the barber shop chorus, shooting pool, woodworking, dancing, playing cards, biking, flying his airplane, and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Stephany of St. Cloud; sons and daughters, Paul (Diane) Stephany of Brainerd; Dion (Daniel) Powers of St. Paul; Tom (Barbara) Stephany of St. Cloud; Michael (Stacy Price) Kosloske of Rockville; Cynthia (Michael) Dougherty of Eden Prairie; Michelle (Cheryl) Bender of Ramsey; sisters, Jean Stephany of Redwood Falls; Nancy Tetrick of Aitkin; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Elaine, and son, Jeff "Kozzie" Kosloske.

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Published by St. Cloud Times on Jun. 27, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Stephany

12 Entries

Frank Bidinger

July 1, 2013

Paul, Dion, Tom & Mary Ann, Just wanted to let you know that you're in our thoughts. The things I'll remember about Uncle Don is his ability to create things. Didn't seem to matter what it was he could make it. I'll also always remember his smile. He will be missed but always remembered.

Mary Bidinger-Quillen

July 1, 2013

Paul, Dion, Tom and Mary Ann
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Don. Growing up I always enjoyed the times our families had together. Uncle Don was a special person who will be greatly missed. Whenever I had a family get together I could always count on him being there.
Sincere sympathy, Mary Bidinger-Quillen.

John & Jeanette Bidinger & family

June 30, 2013

We wish to extend our deep and heartfelt sympathy. We are going to miss Uncle Don's witty repartee at our family reunions! He was a wonderful person.

Carol Golding

June 30, 2013

Paul,Dion,Tom & Mary Ann-
I was so sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Don. Your family is in my thoughts as you go through this time. I always enjoyed visiting with him, when I was younger, in Minnesota on vacation; as well as later years at my family's place in Wisconsin. He always had a special twinkle in his eyes when he laughed. Always remember the good times.

Bev Hooper

June 28, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Don's passing. May all the happy memories bring you through this difficult time.. I am so grateful for his and your help when pouring the stepping stones in Arizona. I have happy memories of him.

mary & Louis counter

June 28, 2013

Mary Ann So sorry to hear,we so enjoyed your company on all our camp outs with our club, our prayers are with you and your family.god bless ,mary

June 28, 2013

Dion & Family,
Our prayers are with your family.
Frank & Bonnie D'Angelo

Judy Rossel

June 27, 2013

Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of your loss; I ushered at the Paramount with you and Don and always remember his smile and kindness.
My prayers are with you and your family!

June 27, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Mary Ann & family.
I will be out of town this weekend but you are in my daily prayers..Joyce Wehlage...So Sorry!

Kathy Krook

June 27, 2013

Our sympathies to Don's family. We will miss his cheerfulness and encouragement. Will ride in his memory this year.

Michael Doyle

June 27, 2013

We will miss Don's smiling face and warm manner as a loyal volunteer helping check in cyclists at our annual Tour of Saints bicycle tour in St. Joseph. I'm sorry for your loss, Mary Ann.

Rose Neutgens

June 27, 2013

Oh Mary Ann,
My heart is with you in this time of deep sadness. I am so
sorry. Love, Rose

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