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Donald's service will be live streamed on the Furness Funeral Home Facebook page, as well as uploaded to this website the evening of August 12, 2025.
Don was born on April 13, 1929, to Alfred and Lillian Fryslie of Vienna, SD. He attended a one room school house with his teacher Eunice Palmer near Vienna through the 8th grade.
In 1951, Don enrolled in the US Air Force, where he worked as an aircraft engine mechanic on B-29's and B-36's.
During his time in the service, Don met and married Elizabeth "Liz" Pope. After his service, Don went on to college, attending Eastern Washington University and Gonzaga University, graduating with a degree in Physics.
After college, Don pursued several business opportunities including working as the system design engineer for Western Electric and Univac; and owning several businesses such as the Dalles House Motel in St. Croix Falls, WI, a florist shop and laundromats in Jacksonville, FL, the Hillcrest Motel in Pratt, KS, and the Traveler's Inn in Watertown, SD.
Don was baptized and confirmed at the Vienna Lutheran Church and attended Hosanna Lutheran Church in Watertown. He was a member of the American Legion and the Elks Club.
Don is survived by his children Stanley (Becky) of Watertown, SD and Donna (Brian) Stromquist of Oak Grove, MN and four grandchildren: Elizabeth, Nick, Andrea, and Matthew. He is also survived by many wonderful nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Liz Fryslie.
In lieu of flowers, the Fryslie family requests that memorial donations be made in Donald's memory to the Prairie Lakes Hospice program in Watertown.
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