Remillard, Donald James Died on Dec. 20th of a sudden illness at the age of 80. Don lived in Maple Grove, MN after moving from Faribault, MN. He is preceded in death by his wife, Corry (Colvin); and sister, Peggy (Hallet). He is survived by his brothers, Tom and Jack; sister, Lucille Mescke; children, Charles (Deb), Rene (Brian) McCoy, Maureen (Dan) Stackhouse, Sheila (Jim) Ohm, Donald James JR (Tammy); 11 grandchildren; and many great nieces and nephews. Don served honorably in the US Navy as a "SeaBee" in both WWII and Korean War. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial is on Friday, January 11, 2008, 10 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Avenue North. Interment St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. Friends and relatives may greet the family on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 after 9 AM at the church. Memorials may be given to Autism Speaks, 2 Park Ave., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016. www.autismspeaks.org Evans-Nordby 763-424-4000
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
I had met Donald Remillard only a few times but his life has greatly affected my life by the life of his daughter Sheila. Sheila has been a dear friend to me for a number of years. I know that Don was a great man because of things he has taught his daughter.
Thank You for leaving a great legacy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in during this difficult time.
Barbara Steinhauer
Barbara Steinhauer
January 10, 2008 | Eau Claire, WI
My father, a good man who will be dearly missed.
His since of humor, laughter, and kindness will never be forgotten.
Dad was loved by many and drew great comfort in his faith in God. He instilled in our family the values, respect, and decencies to live a faithful and whole life. This was no easy task but he did it willingly like a good father does.
We will miss our hunting,fishing and outdoors adventures. Dad provided us with the needed patients that made our adventures fun and...
DJ Remillard
January 09, 2008 | Rogers, MN
Dad with the Turkey Hunting crew in Black Hills
January 08, 2008
Don on Harney Peak in Black Hills SD
January 08, 2008
Dad with Ben, Charlie and Chuck, August 2007
January 08, 2008
Don with grandson Ben on Rainy Lake
January 08, 2008
Dad, Chuck and Ben enjoying great times
January 07, 2008
With my father on Rainy Lake
January 07, 2008
Dad showing Ben Remillard how its done
January 07, 2008
