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Loren Donatell Obituary
He was a Wisconsin native and the son of the late Frank and Ruth Petersen Donatell. Loren was raised in Minnesota and lived in Ooltewah for many years.
He was a graduate of Mechanic Arts High School, St. Paul, MN, and the University of Florida.
He was a U. S. Navy veteran.
Prior to his retirement, Loren was employed as a nuclear engineer with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Technical Training Center, Chattanooga.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Marie Donatell.
Survivors include: two daughters, Alex Nelson, of Johnson City, and Meredith Whitney Donatell, of Ooltehwah, TN; and two grandsons, Parker and Cooper Nelson, both of Johnson city.
At a later date, Mr. Donatell will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN, following private committal services.
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2001 East Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601
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