Obit for LUNDGREN, Donald (b.1920 d.2005), Douglas Co., MN
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Douglas County, MN
 
Donald Lundgren Submitted
Donald Lundgren was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 20, 1920, the son
of Arthur P. and Ida (Nelson) Lundgren. He moved with his family to Moose
Lake, Minnesota and eventually Alexandria where he graduated from high
school in 1938. Donald then furthered his education by attending Mankato
State University where he received an education degree.

Following graduation from Mankato State University Donald entered the United
States Army where he received training as a B-29 pilot. He served in the
Pacific Theatre during World War II. Following his Honorable Discharge
Donald was employed as an Algebra and Chemistry teacher with the Fulda
school district. During the summers he worked for the Williams Brothers
Pipeline. This summer job led to full-time employment with Williams Brothers
in 1952 as a chemist. He lived in Omaha, Kansas City, and Roseville,
Minnesota during his time with the company. Don retired and moved to
Alexandria in 1982. He lived with his sister Florine until her death in
2002. Donald volunteered at the Alexandria Food Shelf, was a member of
Calvary Lutheran Church, and loved to walk. He was an avid golfer and was
many times a spectator at the Masters Golf tournament in Georgia. Donald
died on Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at the Knute Nelson Memorial Home at the
age of 84 years. 

He is survived by his brother Allard Lundgren of Alexandria and nieces and
nephews Kathy LeSage, Coleen Gullickson, Mark Lundgren, Mary Pat Paulzine,
Gary Lundgren, Chris Young, Charlene Krafnick, Pam Palmersten, Jeff Lundgren
and Sue Schwarze. Also surviving are 28 great
nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, brother
Elwood, sister Florine, and grandnephew Mitchell Gullickson.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 19, 2005, at the Calvary
Lutheran Church with Rev. Keith Forrester officiating. Organist was Becky
Worley and soloist was Harland Angen. Interment was in the Evergreen
Cemetery with All the great nieces and nephews serving as pallbearers. The
American Legion Post 87 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 936 accorded
military honors.