Donald R. Duerr

Age 88 of Anoka, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 25, 2017.

Preceded in death by Parents, Roman and Veronica; Brother, Robert.

Survived by Loving Wife of 66 years, Miriam; Children, Pamela Spohn, Penny (Jim Briese), John (Carol), Tom (Liz), Jennifer (Tom) Gustafson, Mike (Betty); Grandchildren, Cheryl, Michelle, Phillip, Marriah, Emma, Brianne, Jared, Emily, Sara, Jessica, Daina, Danielle, Kristina and Anthony; 14 Great-grandchildren; Brother, Jim; Loving Relatives and Friends.

Don served in the MN National Guard during the Korean Conflict. He retired after 25 years from Target Corporation; ending his career as a District Manager. Don was proud of his involvement with Target's development from its earliest days. He opened some of the first Target Stores outside of MN. Don was an avid golfer and card player all his life and discovered his talent as an oil painter in retirement. He took his civic duties seriously, serving as a city councilman, and on a number of community and church boards. Don and Miriam enjoyed over 25 snowbird seasons in Winterhaven, FL.

Above all, Don was a devoted husband and father; he always put his family first.

~Mass of Christian Burial~

11:00 am, Monday, October 2, 2017 with visitation 1 hour prior, all at

St. Stephen's Catholic Church,

525 Jackson St. @ 5th Ave.,

Anoka, Minnesota

~Interment~

Calvary Cemetery

Anoka, Minnesota

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org

Gearhart Anoka Funeral Home,

Anoka, Minnesota

763-421-4374

www.gearhartanokachapel.com.