Age 90, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Kay; his brother, Joe, and his sister, Carole; his children, Wendy (Mark) and Dean (Elizabeth); and his 6 cherished grandchildren, Matthew (Elizabeth), Eric (Camila), Spencer (Weiman), Elena, Evan, and Lucille. Preceded in death by parents Joe and Victoria Walczak.
Don owned his own business, Alpha Plastics, until age 88. He often joked that he was never sick until he retired, hinting that maybe he should have kept working. Don enjoyed traveling with Kay, playing golf, following his favorite sports teams and following the market. Don graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he developed his business skills. Don attended DeLaSalle for high school and maintained a number of close friendships throughout his life. Don followed his grandchildren with pride in their accomplishments.
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, December 31 at 11:00 am, visitation 10:00 am at Church of St. Peter in North St. Paul 2600 Margaret St. N., North St. Paul.
Burial will take place at a later date at Sunset Cemetery.
