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Donald Pouliot Obituary
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Mary Dulaney
November 29, 2015
Uncle Don... remembering you today and praying for your family.
January 6, 2014
Happy New Year dad! Another year has gone by. They all go faster than the previous. I remember when I was a little girl and thought time went slowly and all of the adults would say the opposite. Now as I get older, I see what you meant.
Jordan was home for the holidays, it sure was nice having her with us for 15 days. It seemed like old times. She was able to meet with friends from high school, the Hesse's, Pouliot's and Thomsen's. She worked a few days at the KidKare here in Hanover. New years day mom hosted a gathering for your siblings. It was very nice to see/talk to everyone on an individual basis. The reunions are too chaotic and do not allow the one on one conversations. So it was nice. They called George, Delia, Ralph and Carol who weren't there. I thought that was very thoughtful to greet and include them. I witnessed and participated in the drinking game that you all played every year with the hat and French spoken chant. It was a first for me. :) Very cute!
Well now that the holiday season is over, it's time to plan mom's 80th birthday party. Us 8 with spouses and mom are going to take a limo to Mystic Lake casino. You know how she loves to gamble... even though her idea of gambling is spending $40 every 10 yrs! She would like to go to the buffet too so I've been researching on-line for a good deal on a limo or party bus.
Dave is working from home now. He added heat runs to basement so he doesn't freeze down there! We're looking forward to planning some snow mobile week ends away.
Andrew has been ice fishing a lot lately. He's been catching some pretty good size Northern on Lake Pulaski. I can hear you say "look at that fish, isn't it a Dandy?" with a huge grin on your face and your eye brows raised. Dad I miss you so much and the sayings you used to come up with. You had so much love and care to go around. You never held grudges or had ill will toward anyone. You were so strong and smart and always had an answer for everything. I miss hearing your voice and looking into your blue eyes. One day we'll see each other again... until then I just have to use my imagination.
Love you dad,
Jodi
November 29, 2013
Hi Dad- Happy 3rd anniversary! Jordan recently informed me that this was on for life! I thought someone extended the site for one additional year but I was wrong. I don't know where the time goes. I am having a hard time believing it's already been 3 years since I last touched you and hugged you. I miss you so much. We are all doing well and taking care of mom. She and I are at the Mayo right now. She is having some routine tests done and we'll receive the results in a few hrs. You know how it is here... hurry up and wait. David was supposed to go w/ to refresh me on directions being I haven't taken my turn for a while but it didn't work out for him. I knew you would be there for me for support if I took the wrong turn, but it all worked out. We drove right up to the bldg. Rochester has really grown a lot since my last visit. I remember years back when we'd stay at the hotel near the corn cob water tower. Good memories. :)
Larry Barthel passed away last week. He is now in a much better place. I am certain Clem and Isabel as well as you and many other loved ones will welcome him w/ open arms and show him how things are done up there! Mom just finished up so I'm going to sign off now and will talk to you soon. See you later dad. I love you with all my heart!
Jodi
Jordan Hesse
November 16, 2013
Hi Grandpa! How are you? (I suppose I shouldn't even have to ask that question. You're in heaven, of course you're good!) I miss you a ton and cannot wait to see you again.
I started college a few months ago, it's a very religious school (even though most of the students are Protestants and I'm the minority, I have grown so much in my faith). I know if you were here, you would be proud of my decisions. I love it here. It's like home away from home. In four years, if things go as planned, I'll have a bachelors degree in nursing.
I'll never forget all of the times you and grandma would tell me that I would make a wonderful nurse and that I should get a job at a nursing home. Hopefully soon I'll be doing what I love, while wearing scrubs in a hospital. I know you'll be with me for every step I take, I love you so much.
Jordan
P.S. I always feel so special finding pennies that you leave for me to find, please don't stop. Enjoy your day, Grandpa!
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Marian Neumann
November 29, 2012
It doesnt seem possible its already 2 yrs since you left us. Many hurting hearts---trying to heal. Your kids have been so wonderful in caring for Rita--seeing that she's surrounded by family and always there ready to help her in any way. Its not the same without you there but we all make the best of it. May you Rest In Peace.
November 28, 2012
Hi dad, tomorrow is the 2nd anniversary of your passing. I cannot believe it's been 2 years already. Time passes so quickly. It doesn't seem that long ago when we were all visiting you at hospice on a regular basis. We wanted to comfort you, pray with you, try to make every minute count while we still had the opportunity to talk to you, listen to you & touch you. Now that we do not have that luxury, we are forced to find other ways to feel close to you like recollect our fond memories and view pictures. It certainly isn't the same by any means. I miss you so much dad. I know everyone does, especially mom. You were her life partner. The one she made every decision with. The father of her children. The one she loved and looked up to. I really thought it would get easier with time to not see you when I walk into moms house but it doesn't. I can only wait for the day to see and hug you again in Heaven.
J.R. Ewing from Dallas died the other day. I had a visual of you running into him in Heaven and it brought a smile to my face imagining how you'd introduce yourself, being that was one of your favorite night time soap operas. I didn't realize you two were so close in age...
Well this Star Tribune guest book will shut down in a few days so this will be my last entry. I will continue to talk to you and imagine what Heaven is like and what you do all day, every day. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
Jodi
September 30, 2012
Hi dad, it's been a while since I've written, but you know I talk to you besides this guest book. Just happened to be on-line looking for a new home and thought of writing to you. We sold our house and looking anxiously for a place to buy. There really aren't many homes to pick from like there was in 2007 when we bought this one. It's getting pretty frustrating. I feel bad that Jordan has an added stress as to where we'll live in 4 wks besides her school homework and her worry about college, money and growing up. I guess we all have felt that way around that age. Life sure was easy as a kid when we had you as parents take care of us and everything. I remember not worrying about anything more than what time we'll play kickball with the neighbor kids etc. I have many fond memories as a kid living at home. Memories that seem to pop up every once in a while and bring a smile to my face and a warm feeling in my heart.
Love you always! Jodi
July 27, 2012
Happy Birthday Dad!! I know I am a little early but have a very busy day tomorrow. I love you and will be thinking of you!
July 27, 2012
June 17, 2012
Happy Fathers Day dad! I love and miss you so much. Guess what? I got a new job! This will be my last week at Comfort Matters. I am looking forward to another new beginning. The commute will be further but i am very anxious to learn something new. Jordan also got a job. She is very excited for her first job but more thankful she was hired at the first place she applied at. She's been worried she wouldn't find work and really wants to earn more college money. Andrew has been donating his time re-roofing for a friend and working very hard besides putting in extra hours at his job. I am so proud of my kids. They received their work ethic from you, ya know. From you and mom and what you both taught us kids. I feel I gave them a pretty darn good base and thankfully it paid off.
I hope you enjoyed your day and were acknowledged for being a wonderful father!
Love you,
Jodi
April 21, 2012
Hi dad, happy Saturday to you!
As you probably already know, Jim Patnode passed away yesterday morning. I know you'll welcome him with open arms. You have a lot to catch up on. I'm thankful his grandson Adam will have such a close loved one to be with!
Jordan is getting last minute things in order for her 1st prom. Jordan, mom and I went to Duluth last w/e to tour the College of St. Scholastica. They have a wonderful nursing program there which is what Jordan would like to study. She'll make a good nurse. She is patient and very good with people. Her bright eyes and smile will touch a lot of hearts in her career as will her gift to learn and be a good nurse. Andrew is working hard and has Dave helping him find a home. He has had some heart ache as of late, have a doc appt Monday, so we'll find out more then. Please pray its anxiety or something minor. :) I know you always prayed for all of your children/family. I'm sure you still do.
Dave and I are seriously considering putting our house on the mkt and down sizing. It's unreasonable for us to be in a 4 bedroom home. So we'll begin to de-clutter and pack up un-used things in the very near future.
Love you,
Jodi
April 7, 2012
Happy Easter dad!!! We're going to Julaine and Dave's to celebrate. Fr. Gene and Fr. Fran will both be there. I am looking forward to the table conversations as they usually revolve around your family upbringing, stories etc. Being with them makes me feel good as they and you have some similar mannerisms. :)
Love you,
Jodi
February 22, 2012
Hey you- I haven't written for so long. I think about you all the time and rarely take time to sit at the computer. Happy Ash Wednesday! In church tonight, I had a visual of you all lining up to receive your ashes in Heaven. I hope you've had the opportunity to meet Brad Skafte, Rikki's brother and Ed Bermel's grandson. He was taken so young but i just know there was a reason. I learned a lot about him at his wake. He was a very good kid who touched a lot of people during his 20 yrs of life on Earth. He is missed as you all are.
On a different note, we painted moms living room and kitchen! She loves it! You probably would've been annoyed with the smell of paint but know you would've been pleased with the outcome. It looks so warm and homey. We're just trying to mix things up and keep things hopping over there. There wasn't school last Monday, so some of the girls spent the night with mom and gave her a fashion show. She loves the excitement and seeing their creativity and dance moves. :) You would've been whistling at them!
It's my bedtime, so I'll talk to you soon.
Love you and miss you so much,
Jodi
January 1, 2012
Happy New Year dad!
Jodi
December 26, 2011
Merry Christmas dad! I hope xmas in Heaven was wonderful! I bet it was beautiful. I made a comment earlier regarding this being your first xmas in Heaven, but it is actually your 2nd. I was confused being you recently had your one yr anniv. I know you were greatly missed by many this holiday season especially. Everyone warned us that the holidays would be tough, they were right. I hung out with mom Friday eve, she went to Joyce's on x-mas eve and to Julaine's on x-mas day. It was nice that she didn't have to prepare any meals etc. She was able to just show up and enjoy herself. Andrew and Rikki will be coming soon, we haven't celebrated xmas with them yet.
Talk to you later...
With all my love,
Jodi
December 13, 2011
Hi Dad, I just learned from George's daughter, Mary, that your guest book will be available on-line for another year! I was so surprised. Even though I talk to you often, I really like talking to you on this site as well.
Can you believe Christmas is almost here? i don't know where the time went. I am very excited for you to spend Christmas with Jesus for the first time. I bet Heaven is decorated very beautifully. Well, I am going to get ready for bed now. I do want to THANK the person who extended this site!!! I am grateful.
Love, Jodi
Mary Dulaney
November 30, 2011
Uncle Don, It hardly seems possible that a year has gone by and your family misses you terribly. You were a wonderful husband, father, uncle and brother, and I know you are at peace. Please watch over your family today & in the coming days, as I know it's really hard on them.
Love,
November 29, 2011
Hey Dad,
This will be the last entry I'll write on this website. One year has gone by and we won't be able to add anymore to it. I will continue to talk to you from where ever I am when ever I want. It has been a difficult day for many today as you touched a lot of hearts. I know you think we are all so silly for crying and being so sad when you are in such a wonderful place. We just miss you so very much.
Love you always~
Jodi
November 29, 2011
Dear Dad,
It was one year ago today you said good-bye with a tear that I will never forget. I was happy to spend time with you your last days, they will remain in my heart forever. The touch of your hand keeps us together,When I need some one to listen or talk to you are who I turn to. Heaven is your home and some day we will all be with you again.
Love You, Joyce
November 29, 2011
Hi Don
It doesn't seem possible that it's a year since you left us on earth, I think of you often, visualizing you and I on the farm--the things we did together---and the laughs we had--how you worked so hard on the farm to keep us all together. Thankyou for being such a good big brother. I'm sure your heavenly home is much much easier-being with our loved ones and Mom & Dad. We carry on in our lives on earth and someday will all be reunited into our big happy family. Take care and help guide our lives here on earth. With Love, Sis Marian
October 7, 2011
Hello- today is Oct. 7th. One year ago Oct. 9th is when we brought you to the hospice house in Victoria. Dad, that day was so frightening. You asked for your eight babies, ran a terribly high fever and gave us no choice but to bring you to the professionals. The wonderful women at the hospice house. They cared for you so well. Allowed us to come visit and hang out with you as much as we wanted to and for as long as we wanted to. Dad, I am so glad we had those 8 weeks to be refreshed of so many stories from your past. I will cherish them forever. I can't believe it is almost one year since you went home to Jesus. We miss you so much. Are you super proud of Aaron? He quit his job and is a full time farmer now! Mom doesn't like the idea, she doesn't want her children to work so hard. She watched you and her dad and brothers and sons work so hard for so many yrs. Her heart is in the right place, however, its a decision Aaron and Peggy had to make on their own. I am so happy for him. He is truly lovin life!
I am going to Carey's now. Our husbands are both out of town so it's time for some girl talk. :)
Love you dad.
Jodi
September 15, 2011
Hi Dad.
How many balloons did you receive last Sunday? We sent 83 your way for your birthday tribute. The whole party was so nice. Many showed up for our annual Pouliot reunion. You were definitely missed. We took some family pics and even though they turned out nicely, there was one person short. The man of our family. One of the two that brought us kids into this world. YOU. Everything just seems less than without you. Please try to help me be ok with your absence. It is so difficult. My brain knows Heaven is a better place but my heart selfishly wants you here. Mom is going to Julaine's cabin this w/e with Aaron. i'm so proud of her. Even though the cold air is here again, it's good for her to get away from home.
I need to get to bed now, gnite dad. Love you!
Jodi
September 1, 2011
Hey dad. Mom and I brought you a new pot of flowers. Now we understand why people don't have real flowers at the sites. They are way too hard to manage. I hope you like the artificial flowers. They were selected especially for you by Jordan and I. Good ole Wal-mart.
Summer is over and the kids will be going back to school in just a few short days... where does the time go? Dad, I can't believe you went "home" 9 months ago already. I really miss touching you, hearing your voice and seeing you at the house when i walk in at moms.
Please continue to watch over us and keep us safe.
I love you and miss you so much!
Jodi
Jodi Thomsen
July 28, 2011
Happy Birthday dad! We came to the grave to bring you balloons... did you hear us sing? I hope you enjoyed your first birthday in Heaven. I know you are loved there as much as here!
I hope it was memorable... I love you and miss you,
Jodi
July 28, 2011
Hi Don
Thinking of you today in a "special" way on your birthday. I always remember when you have your birthday, I'm just 10 yrs behind you. I think of our times together growing up on the farm and some of the things we did and worked together. I miss you and Love you
Your little sis,
Marian
Jodi Thomsen
July 26, 2011
I love you dad and miss you so much. Your birthday is coming up. We are trying to plan an outing to be with mom and celebrate your day. I hope your loved ones have something special in mind in Heaven for you.
:)
Jodi
Jodi Thomsen
June 21, 2011
Hi dad- Can you please do me a huge favor and try to find my best friend Becky? She passed last Thursday and I feel it would be a comfort to her to see you. She had intentions to come to your wake but didn't get there. I was hurt she didn't come and even told her so. She felt horrible about it knowing we have been friends for 27 yrs. and in each others lives for so long. Now that she is there in Heaven, perhaps if she sees you and talks to you, she'll feel better. If you see her, please give her a hug for me. I am so sad that she has passed. I know she lived a tough life here and deserves to have an easier one, which is probably why God wanted her to come 'home' to be with all of you. I know us friends miss her terribly. Tammy, Brenda, Jodi, Al and I. Well I should get ready for work now... today is Becky's wake. I am not prepared for it at all. It will be difficult to have this closure as i don't want to admit it is reality.
:(
I love you dad- plz take care of Becky as your own as she was like a sister to me.
Jodi
Jodi Thomsen
June 5, 2011
Happy Anniversary Dad! Many of us were at your mass last night. We went back to moms for dinner. It was nice to be relaxed and catch up. The dishwasher started leaking, mom freaked out. Rachel, Erica, Marissa and mom took all the dishes out of the dish washer and re-washed them all. Aaron is going to look at it today. We know it didn't break down from over use! Thus your dish-pan hands, I can still picture you at the sink helping mom with dishes. You were such a good team. I know she appreciated all your help.
Lots of love-Jodi
May 8, 2011
Hi Dad,
Did you enjoy spending Mother's Day with Grandma? I thought of you and wondered what you were all doing up there. How you celebrate such holidays etc.
I saw the back of a guy in church this morning that looked like you. I wanted to go hug him so badly. I miss you much.
We took mom out to eat today. We had a pretty good turn out. They did have shrimp on the menu for mom but she found a fish sandwich instead. None of them beat McDonalds Filet O Fish though, she says. :)
We been trying to do some spontaneous planning as of late and it's been working out well!
Thinking of you...
Jodi
April 8, 2011
Hi dad-
We are having a birthday party tonight to celebrate Al and Doug's 50th. It has been planned and postponed for a while but we're finally doing it. You wouldn't think it would be that difficult but you know mom... she wants to try to work around everyone schedules. That is a lot of schedules to plan around. So, unfortunately, not everyone will make it but its getting closer to summer now and the calendars will be harder to clear.
I know you'll be with us in spirit.
Bye for now...
Love you and miss you deeply!
Jodi
March 6, 2011
Hi dad-
It's me Jodi. As you know, today was the first mass in your memory. It was very nice. We sang Amazing Grace which was a very difficult song to sing, of course it made us all think of your funeral which made us very sad. Dad I am having such a hard time without you physically here. I am trying very hard to be strong and remember you are in a better place. I miss you so much. I miss hearing your voice and seeing you when I walk into moms house. 42 years ago today is when I met you for the first time. I wish I could say I remember it... Dad you were such a wonderful father to me and I have so many fond memories to hold dear to my heart. I know you are with me in spirit every day, watching and guiding me until we meet again. I am so grateful for that. Well, I should turn in... It's after ten o'clock. Good night dad. I love you so much!
February 18, 2011
Missing You.
February 1, 2011
I had a visual last Thursday evening that you, Grandpa, Ernie & Marcella, Clem & Isabelle, John Roehl, Patty & Connie and many others were celebrating Grandma Agnes' birthday. I could picture you all sitting around a table singing Happy Birthday while Grandma sat, holding a birthday cake, smiling at everyone. I hope it was fun!
I love & miss you every day~
Jodi
February 1, 2011
Hi dad. Jordan had to write some poems for her English class. I wanted to share this one with you. The poem had to be about "using our senses".
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Dressed in my finest clothes,
I get in the car.
Wearing waterproof mascara
And Kleenex in my pocket,
I enter the church.
The smell of flowers, poinsettias;
A loving family is crying.
A big, beautiful casket lies,
Open at the end of the isle.
People are hugging, standing in the back,
The pews are full.
Music starts, piano playing quietly;
People singing.
Sobbing.
Salty tears run down my face,
The Kleenex feels soft, warm.
I go to communion,
The alter smells of pine and poinsettias.
Mass ends, cars start.
Gravestones.
Knights of Columbus,
Twenty-one shots.
The Kleenexes are wet.
January 1, 2011
Happy New Year dad! 2010 was a very emotional and difficult year for many of us, especially you! I hope 2011 is much better with less hardships.
I love you-
Jodi
December 31, 2010
Hi dad, Jordan and I took mom to Ridgedale today. She agreed to follow Jordan around and spend her Christmas gift cards. We took her to Applebees so she could have a shrimp plate. She really liked it. The portion was so large, she even got lunch for the next day out of it. She thought the clothing styles were all too sexy and couldn't believe all the shoppers out spending money when our economy is so poor. We got home to receive Janice;s call to invite us to go play bar bingo! You know mom, she hummed and hawed and wrinkled her face about the idea. Then Joyce waked in and said she had never played before so I think she was the deciding factor. :)
So Janice, Mom, Joyce and I all went to Medina. I won one bingo and rec'd $30. and Mom and Janice both won the cover all and had to split $50. They were both waiting for the same #. How odd is that? Two people from the same table/same family winning a cover all! It was a very fun day. I know mom enjoyed herself too. I hope you had a good day today too.
I love you & miss you!
Jodi
December 26, 2010
Hi dad- It's Jodi. I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas! I had a really hard time getting into the spirit this year because I miss you so much. Christmas is always joyous and merry, and it just didn't seem right to celebrate with you not here! I have to keep reminding myself that you are here with us, just not in a physical form. I know you celebrated with us in spirit and watched us from above, and for that I am thankful. I am so glad you were able to celebrate with Jesus and your mom and dad, along with Ernie and Isabelle and many other friends and relatives. I had a flashback on Christmas Eve of all of us kids waiting patiently in the back bedroom while Santa was ringing bells and bringing our presents. Well, I don't know about the patiently part, i'll have to confirm that with mom. I am sure we were so excited and could hardly wait to see what we received.
I think about you all day every day. I often shed tears and not sure if you're happy about that or not, but it's only because I miss you. Please don't get me wrong, I am so happy you are not in pain and clear of depression, it is just taking me a while to get used to all of this. There are so many times I hope for someone to pinch me and wake me up from this terrible nightmare, but I know that's not the case.
It was very nice to be with mom during this holiday and did you see how so many of us were at mass this morning, all sitting around her. I had the warm fuzzies inside and I know mom felt it too.
Well, the long holiday w/e is over and I should get ready for bed. Time to prepare for another work week.
I LOVE YOU, DAD~
December 24, 2010
love you grandpa!
December 24, 2010
Hey Dad,
Its Christmas Eve, about 11pm. We're happy you got to spend Christmas with Jesus, but we still all missed spending Christmas with you! Mom was pretty sad today, and we're doing the best we can to be with her and comfort her. I know you're also watching out for us and keeping an eye on her. I love looking at your picture of your "smiling" face, it helps me know you're happy now and then I don't feel so sad. Merry Christmas! Love & miss you!
Janice
Tim Roehl
December 5, 2010
Aunt Rita and family, my sympathy and shared sorrow is extended to you. My godfather Don was a special inspiration in my life. I am glad I was able to share some of these things with him the last time we were together. I wish I could have been there at the funeral to see all my relatives.
My love to you all!
Ted & Rose Leuer
December 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May Don rest in peace.
Terrie Pouliot Pelaez
December 4, 2010
Dear Rita and family,
Hold dear all your memories of Uncle Don for they are the true treasures of your hearts. I know he was proud of each and every one of you and I could see your love for him demonstrated in your tender loving care and and acts of kindness towards .him these past few years. I will treasure the many memories of summer visits to the farm where he took time out from his busy days to give us city kids a tour of the farm. I think he rather enjoyed it and this carried into the next generation when I brought my daughter out to the farm. I will remenber his big smile, sense of humor and big heart. I was blessed to have him for my uncle. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
December 4, 2010
Rita & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Enjoy and share the memories often. I was honored to be Don's pharmacist for many years...may he rest in peace!
Doug White, Rockford MN
Stephen Barthel
December 3, 2010
Hi Cousin Rita!
My brother, Sheldon, informed me of what happened. Am sorry for your loss, but you will get him back in the eternities. I was hoping to see all of you, but couldn't make it.
Lili Schlosser Karadza
December 3, 2010
Dear Pouliot Family.
I am sorry to hear about your loss. May Don rest in heaven now where there is no more pain. Lean on eachother and treasure the memories.
Peter Ryan
December 3, 2010
Dear Pouliot Family, It is so amazing that such a wonderful man and a beautiful woman can create such a wonderful family. Plus 21 Grandchildren 14 Great Grandchildren. You must be very proud to carry on such a great legacy. From The Catholic Aid Association family you all have our thoughts and prayers.
GAIL JERDE
December 3, 2010
JOYCE AND FAMILY,
I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED YOUR DAD. WHEN WE TALK OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS I LOVED HEARING ALL THE DIFFERENT MEMORIES YOU AND YOUR FAMLIY HAD TO SHARE. THAT IS A GIFT. IT MAY NOT SEEM LIKE IT NOW, BUT TRUST ME IT WILL BE. REMEMBER WE NEVER WALK ALONE, GOD IS ALWAYS WITH US. PLEASE CALL ANYTIME YOU NEED TO.
LOVE AND HUGS
GAIL & JIM JERDE
GAIL JERDE
December 3, 2010
JOYCE AND FAMLILY:
I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED YOUR DAD AND TALK ABOUT ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS. THE DAYS AHEAD WILL BE LONG AND HARD, BUT I KNOW YOUR DAD IS IN A NOT IN THE PAIN HE WAS. JUST REMEMBER WE NEVER WALK ALONE, GOD IS WITH US.
LOVE AND HUGS
GAIL & JIM JERDE
Donna Garrett
December 3, 2010
You are an amazing family. Don has done a great job. He fought so hard because he loves you all so much. My prayers go out to you all.
Steve Pouliot
December 3, 2010
Rita & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Don. He set the perfect example of how to be a loving husband, Father, Grandfather, brother & most important to me Godfather. I will always remember Don's devotion to God and family, his strong work ethic, and his quick wit and sense of humor. My prayers are with the Pouliot family.
Bob & Kathy Sonenstahl
December 3, 2010
Rita and family
Thinking of you at this time of loss.May the memories you have get you through the days ahead.
December 2, 2010
Aaron, Peggy and family: So sorry to hear of your loss, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Judy Bender, Mtka, MN
December 2, 2010
Hi dad- It's me Jodi. I miss you so much yet am so happy to know you are with the Lord. It was a long & difficult journey you were forced to endure and for that I am so sorry. During the past weeks, I have had the opportunity to get to know some of your siblings so much better as well as us kids being able to spend time and share so many memories and emotions together.
Dad, I would like to ask if you could please give mom, myself and the other kids a special boost of strength today and tomorrow as we will need it! I know you will be with us during this difficult time and even though it will not be easy, I want you to know that I am looking forward to greeting all of your loved ones that will be attending your wake and funeral. I promise we will take excellent care of mom. Remember that I have always loved you and will continue to love you forever. xoxo
December 1, 2010
Rita & Family,
It was an honor having the opportunity to care for Don and support your family through his end of life journey at Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice Home. I have no doubt that Don is at peace and smiling down on us all.
Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers...Geralyn Mornson, RN
Mary Dulaney
December 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunt Rita & all my cousins. I know he has no more pain, no more tears. I remember all the times we spent at your house as kids, playing in the barn & listening to you & Dad talking.
December 1, 2010
Peace and Love to you all. Don will have fun in heaven.....We adored
Don. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick & Jeanne Nimmer
December 1, 2010
Jodi & Pouliot Family,
My thought and prays are with you and your entire family. May Don(dad)rest in peace. If there is anything I can do I am here for you.
Anderson Family
(Brenda, Rick, Austin & Owen)
Dick Kamleiter
December 1, 2010
Father Gene and Father Frank -
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Pouliot family.
Jordan Hesse
December 1, 2010
Grandpa,
I love you and l miss you a lot. You will forever be in my memories. I am so happy for you that you're in heaven with God, have no pain, and are looking down on me. Rest in peace grandpa. I love you.
Terry Klaers
December 1, 2010
Joyce and Family -
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Terry and Sarah Klaers
Judith Boyle Fitzgerald
December 1, 2010
Dear Father Eugene,
I don't know if you remember me, but I was at OLG for a time when you were there. My thoughts go out to you at this time of sadness. I know that the Lord will sustain you and fill you with peace.
Peace to you.
Judi Boyle Fitzgerald
Patty and Walter Lathrop
December 1, 2010
Rita and the Pouliot family,
So sorry to hear of Don's passing, I wish I could be there in person, but I can't, but will be there in spirt.
May God hold each and everyone of you in the palm of his hands and give you peace.
December 1, 2010
Rest in Peace Uncle Don. I will always hold dear the wonderful childhood memories visiting the family farm and being a part of such a loving family. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Rita and Cousins Dave, Doug, Allen, Julaine, Joyce, Jodi, Janice, and Aaron. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. ~Leanne Pouliot Kunze (Waconia, MN)
December 1, 2010
Rita & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May his memories always give you comfort.
Morris and Linda (Muckenhirn) Mead
Scott & Lynnette Neumann
December 1, 2010
Uncle Don, I will forever remember the memories visiting the family farm you & your boys were so proud of! I will especialy remember you teasing us as kids wanting us to help you put diapers on the cows at milking time so you wouldnt get crapped on! Rest in peace Don, thoughts & prayers to your family.
Cheri Chalstrom
December 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May his memories give you comfort.
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Karey Borowicz
December 1, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I never met Donald, I know he must have been a wonderful man, because he raised such a special daughter. Jodi, my prayers are with you and the rest of your family through this difficult time
Greg Roehl
December 1, 2010
May the many good memories carry you through this time of grief. I will always remember as a young child going to the barn to see uncle Don milking the cows.
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