Donald Gulseth

Donald Gulseth

Donald Gulseth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 27, 2011.
Gulseth, Donald Age 69, of Minneapolis, passed away Nov. 21, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Maurice and Wanda and sister, Bethine. Survived by wife, Joyce; son, Matthew; daughter, Leah (Leonard) Traxler; grandson, Teddy Traxler. "Gully" was passionate, welcoming, warm, genuine, loyal, non-judgmental, approachable, fearless, athletic, tough, caring. At Don's request his body has been donated to the U of M Anatomy Bequest Program. Memorial celebration Saturday, December 3rd at Hazeltine National Golf Club, 1900 Hazeltine Boulevard, Chaska, MN. Informal gathering at 11:30 AM with formal tributes to Don's life starting promptly at 12:00 with a lunch buffet and life celebration to follow. We will share stories of Don's genuine interests in others, his strong resolve and his love of living life to the fullest. Don made the world a better place by making everybody around him feel better. Memorials preferred in memory of Don Gulseth c/o the Dewayne "Dewey" Sundby Scholarship Endowment at the University of North Dakota Foundation. Come early, stay late! That's what Don always did.

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December 2, 2011

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November 29, 2011

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Jimmy May

December 2, 2011

My Sincerest Condolences Matt! May all of the Special memories of Special moments with your Father fill your hearts for comfort and lasting happiness. My prayers are with you and your family, my childhood friend! Jimmy May

November 30, 2011

Joyce, I'm sorry to hear Don passed away. I always enjoyed talking to him and hearing his stories. I hope you are comforted by the thoughts and prayers of family and friends.

-Diane Spector

Jessica Miller (fka O'Konek)

November 29, 2011

Joyce & Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I only had the pleasure to meet Don a couple times but he seemed like a great guy! My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you remember him fondly forever!!

Mark Odland

November 28, 2011

Our thought are with Don's family. It was a pleasure to have had Don as a patient and hope we added years of fun with friends and family. Mark Odland

November 27, 2011

Sorry to hear Don has passed away. We have many happy mamories during our years of working together. Norman and Joyce Wilts

Joe Connaker

November 27, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Abby Ellis

November 27, 2011

We are saddened by the loss of a great man and extend our hearts to Matt and family. Don "the Driver" was fun to have part of our group outings!
Cheers,
Abby and Neil Ellis

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