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1947
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Donald DeNio Obituary
Don was born July 9, 1947 in Cushing, MN, the son of Kathrine "Kate" and Donald Denio, Sr.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother Eddie and sister Kathryn "Kitty."
Survived by his wife Barbara; two sisters Sheree and Denise; daughter Tammy (John); sons Jason (Toni), Justin, Jim; step children Clint (Beth) and Sheila (Darren) and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Don was into music growing up, playing several instruments. After graduating from Little Falls, MN, he traveled around a bit, working on a boat off the coast of Florida. Eventually making his way back tinkering in race cars and auto mechanics. He went on to own a couple businesses, of course DeNio Auto for many years.
In 1997, fate stepped in and he met up with his high school sweetheart Barbara, eventually marrying in 2005 and creating a home in New Richmond WI.
A celebration of life is scheduled for Friday, July 11th from 4 to 6 pm at the Sandberg Funeral Home, 2593 7th Ave. E, No. St. Paul, MN. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Don's life. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in the memory of Don with The Muscular Dystrophy Association at MDA.org.
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Dan and Lesley Bauer
July 10, 2025
We've been neighbors of Don and Barb for some years and have enjoyed some good times with them. Don will certainly be missed. He was always giving us something from their garden or something he baked! We have made a donation to muscular dystrophy in his behalf. Dan and Lesley Bauer
Tammy
June 29, 2025
This is how I will remember you. Rest in peace, dad.
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