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Donald Gray

1942 - 2025

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1942

DIED

2025

Donald Gray Obituary

Dr. Donald Richard Gray passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Saint Louis Park, Minn., at the age of 83. He resided in Madison from 1988-2024. His work at the UW-Madison Foundation helped to re-shape the campus for generations to come. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Joan, children, Rich and Cindy, and four grandchildren.

https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/golden-valley-mn/donald-gray-12539765.

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Published by Madison.com on Oct. 2, 2025.

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STEPHEN COLLINS

October 3, 2025

On our wedding day October 6th, 1984 I ran a 5k Cider Jug race in Richland Center Wisconsin. I went to sign up for the race at the Court House. Joan and Don met me there with a tuxedo. I wore that during the race and finished 3rd. Don was very active and supportive of the running community in Richland County. I remember him opening the campus gym for running during extreme cold weather. Socializing after road races with Don and Joan are great memories.
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