Katchmark, Donald W. age 75, of Loretto, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, at his home. Preceded in death by his wife, Verla (Jeff) and his parents, Bill & Fran. Survived by daughter, Janelle and husband Joseph Petrusa; son, Gregg; two granddaughters, Ashley & Sage Petrusa; sisters, Josie, Elaine & Beverly; brother, Bob; many loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Saturday at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Wayzata. Visitation Friday 4-7 PM with prayer service at 7 PM at Rettinger Funeral Home, Long Lake. Visitation also 1 hour prior to service at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Cancer Research Institute, National Headquarters, One Exchange Plaza, 55 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10006. Rettinger Funeral Home Long Lake-Orono 952-473-6954
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.. Don was a great man - we always enjoyed his company and seeing him around Maple Plain. May memories of him bring a smile to your face!
Melissa & Mike Hokanson
February 26, 2008 | Delano, MN
Deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
John and Judy Meyer
John and Judy Meyer
February 16, 2008 | Bloomington, MN
Gregg and Janelle,
As kids we used to come to your house in the summer for a picnic, I remember we had to pack a lunch because George thought it was too far to drive. Please know that the memories that we built on those summer days with your family will always be engraved in all or our minds for the rest of our lives.
Sharon Lindmeier
February 16, 2008 | Golden Valley, MN
May God take Uncle Don with open arms and re-join him Verla. Bobby, Elaine, Josie, Gregg, Janelle and Mom, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely,
Kevin, Andrea, Melanie & Brandon
Kevin Norris
February 15, 2008 | Oak Hill, VA
We are sorry for your loss.
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Marsh Evans &
RJ and Jen Johnson
Jen Johnson
February 15, 2008 | Maple Plain, MN
So sorry to hear of your loss. He will be at home again with Verla, Mom and dad, Our prayers are with you. Jim and Ginger Zezulka
Virginia Zezulka
February 15, 2008 | Esko, MN
To the Katchmark Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, and we pray that you will find peace. Both of your parents were always so dear to me since I was a little girl. May god be with you through these hard times. God Bless you all!
Nicole Oas (Carlson)
February 15, 2008 | Maple Plain, MN
Greg, Janelle, and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Karen Kubes
Karen Kubes
February 14, 2008 | Minneapolis, MN
On behalf of the McHale Family we offer our sympathies to Donnie's brothers and sisters and to his children. We were so sad to hear of his death. We know he was welcomed into his eternal home by Verla, Auntie Frances and Uncle Bill. We ask God to bless them all with eternal peace.
The McHale Family
February 14, 2008 | St. Paul, MN
