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Donald STORM Obituary

Age 86, of Burnsville Formerly of Edina Went to his eternal home on January 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jeanne and grandson Regis. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Diane; children Barbara (Chattanooga, TN), Elizabeth (Darren), Mark (Colleen), and Mike; three grandchildren, Logan, Grace and Jacob; and three great-grandchildren. Also grieving his loss are two brothers, Robert (Cathy) and Harvard (Jeanne); and sister Ruth Clausing (John). Born in Hosmer, South Dakota he grew up in Sheboygan, WI, where he met and wed Diane. After receiving his Bachelor of Divinity, he served parishes in New York, Pennsylvania and Minnesota. He was elected to the MN State Senate to District 42, Edina/ Eden Prairie in 1983. He served two terms before being appointed Chair of the Public Utilities Commission. Don had a passion for the outdoors where he spent precious time hunting and fishing with his family. For those wishing to contact the family, you may do so at donanddianestorm [email protected] A Memorial Service followed by a reception will be held at 2PM on Saturday, March 2, at Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina, MN 55436. Memorials may be sent in lieu of flowers to St. Jude's Children's Research Center or Colonial Church.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Feb. 24, 2019.

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Dee Sillanpa

February 18, 2024

Precious Memories of you Mr. Storm. My condolences to your family.

Dee K L Sillanpa

February 18, 2021

Continue to Rest In Peace as you earned your wings.
Meeting you was an honor and thank you Elizabeth (Darren) and family for letting me enjoy time with you and Mr Storm it is a awesome memory

Dee K

February 18, 2020

He was loved by all whose lives he touched. May all his family find peace in their hearts knowing he was loved by all

Don & Nancy Kind

March 2, 2019

Our sympathy goes out to the family. We have many fond memories of our good times with Don and Diane.

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Kelli Sillanpa

February 24, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Storm over Christmas Holiday 2017 It was indeed an honor and a pleasure my heart and condolences go out to you all.

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Kelli Sillanpa

Cherryl Kurkoski

February 24, 2019

I am so sad to read of the passing of your husband/father. I knew him as our pastor at Peace Church in St Paul. He was a bright, compassionate leader of our congragation. i send my sympathy to you and your family.

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