Donald Savelkoul

Savelkoul Donald C. Savelkoul, age 86, of Fridley. Preceded in death by beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Joan; parents, Theodore and Edith Savelkoul; and many dear friends and family. Survived by children, Jeffrey (Karen), Jean, and Ed (Terri); grandchildren, Chris, Mike (Randi Jo), Andy, Katie (Travis), Bridget, Matt, Kyle and Joey; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Samantha; sisters, Delores and Yvonne Savelkoul, and Merriam (Bill) Gorman. Donald's family and friends were his most cherished gifts and he was loved and admired by those who knew him. Education was very important to Donald and he was an excellent student. He attended St. Bridget's Catholic School and De La Salle High School, where he graduated with honors. He received his B.A. Magnum Cum Laude, University of Minnesota. He was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during WWII, and received the Bronze Star. After the war he returned to school and earned his J.D. Cum Laude William Mitchell College of Law. He was admitted to the Minnesota Bar Association in 1951, District Court of Minnesota 1951, U.S. Court of Appeals 1960, U.S. Supreme Court 1971. Previous to his law career he did Administrative work for several U.S. Government Departments. He was in private practice as an attorney from 1951-1996, and retired from Law in 1997. He was a municipal judge from 1952-53, and a member of the faculty of William Mitchell College of Law. Member of the ABA Minnesota Bar Association, chairman 1957-58, board of directors 1958-62, and labor law secretary 1968-69. He served in the Minnesota Legislature from 1967-69. Donald was the Chairman of the Board of the Fridley and Blaine State Banks. He was the Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni award College of Liberal Arts U of M and the Outstanding Alumnus award from William Mitchell College of Law Alumni Association. Member of the Justice William Mitchell Society, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, President's Club Phi Beta Kappa, 4th degree Knights of Columbus. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Private interment. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:00 AM, St. Olaf Catholic Church, 215 S. 8th St., Mpls. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at church and Thursday from 5:00-8:00 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Columbia Heights Chapel 4101 Central Ave. NE 763-789-4436

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Donald Savelkoul

May 27, 2004

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Donald Savelkoul

May 27, 2004

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