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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Susan Langaard
July 12, 2006
To Lisa & the whole Paczkowski family. We were so sorry to hear of your father's death Lisa, our deepest sympathy to you & your family.
Tom & Sue Langaard
Angie, Zack & Cassie Paczkowski
June 19, 2006
Dear Bonnie and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wish we could be there with you, in your time of grief. The memories are yours to charish. God bless.
DeAnne Dillan
June 19, 2006
Bonnie & family - I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the fortune to meet 'Donny Travel' on several occasions - he was a great person. My thoughts are with you.
Don Schnotala
June 18, 2006
I was very saddened to hear of Don's passing. I first met Don about 15 years ago when he worked at Progress Castings and I was a young Engineer at The Toro Company. We had an exceptional business relationship. I considered Don a true professional and a friend. My deepest sympathy to the family.
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Bob Tooke
June 17, 2006
Dear Bonnie and family:
I am saddened by the news of Don's death. We spent many hours in the car traveling to Albert Lea and many hours in the air traveling to other destinations when we were both employed at Progress. Don always made these times enjoyable for me. He was a productive, pleasant man with integrity who had the ability to get along with everyone. We should all be very proud of Don's life. I send my deepest sympathy and best wishes to you in adjusting to your loss.
Bill Chick
June 16, 2006
Don always had a cheerful greeting and welcoming smile when I visited
him and his working compatriots at Albert Lea. With his enthusiasm Don made the building just a pleasure to enter. He set a great tone and and example for the rest
of us. I count it an honor to have had the pleasure of knowing Don. My condolences to Bonnie and the family, with many great memories.
Joyce Walters
June 16, 2006
Bonnie and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Take care,
Bev Taft
June 16, 2006
To Bonnie and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Don, Bonnie....now is the time to focus on those wonderful memories you and Don shared. Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers and I ask God to give you all strength and to comfort your broken hearts. My deepest sympathy!
Barb Detra
June 16, 2006
Paczkowski Family -
My deepest sympathies to you all at this time. I know from my own recent loss that it is not easy to loose a beloved parent / friend. I say friend because of the wonderful stories Bonnie has told me of your family and I know how close you all are. Because of the love you all have in each other, you will make it through this. Bless you all, as you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Grovner W. Foote
June 16, 2006
Don and I worked together at Bepex
and went on many fishing trips together at Bay Lake. He was a great person to be with. He will be
missed by all who knew him.
Pat Roddy
June 15, 2006
Bonnie & family -
My deepest sympathies in your loss. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Russell Johnson
June 15, 2006
Had a lot of good times with Don at Bepex and the fishing trips. I was glad to see him at the old Pine Restaurant last Dec. My condolences to the family.
Marie and Bruce Andersen
June 15, 2006
Donnie was my oldest cousin and we grew up in Albert Lea in a very large fun family. He always liked to tease all of us and let us know that he was the oldest! No matter how old he was always "Donnie" to all of us. When my Mother passed away unexpectedly almost a year ago, he and Bonnie, Uncle Connie and Aunt Ann were there giving support to all of us who were so shocked by Mom's sudden death. I only wish I could be there in person to give that same support to Bonnie and family, and my Uncle Connie and Aunt Ann. Our prayers and love go out to all of you.
David Leitten
June 15, 2006
Don had a passion for life and the foundry business.
He will be missed by all.
Roger Reamer
June 15, 2006
Don always had a smile on his face. You had to like the guy! Banter was the rule with Don. His laugh was unique and very enjoyable. Don was the type of person that you wanted to list as one of your friends!
He will be missed by his wife Bonnie his family and his many friends that he made in business and in his personal life.
Our condolences to his wife Bonnie and family.
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