Final Salute

Remillard, Donald James Died on Dec. 20th of a sudden illness at the age of 80. Don lived in Maple Grove, MN after moving from Faribault, MN. He is preceded in death by his wife, Corry (Colvin); and sister, Peggy (Hallet). He is survived by his brothers, Tom and Jack; sister, Lucille Mescke; children, Charles (Deb), Rene (Brian) McCoy, Maureen (Dan) Stackhouse, Sheila (Jim) Ohm, Donald James JR (Tammy); 11 grandchildren; and many great nieces and nephews. Don served honorably in the US Navy as a “SeaBee” in both WWII and Korean War. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial is on Friday, January 11, 2008, 10 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Avenue North. Interment St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. Friends and relatives may greet the family on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 after 9 AM at the church. Memorials may be given to Autism Speaks, 2 Park Ave., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016. www.autismspeaks.org Evans-Nordby 763-424-4000
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.