Donald "Don " Timmer

Donald “Don” Duane Timmer, age 78, passed away and met his Savior at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital on November 21, 2013, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Don was born January 23, 1935, to Fred and Jeanette (Vugteveen) Timmer in Pease, Minnesota. Don attended Pease Christian School, graduated from Milaca High School in 1954 and then served in the U.S. Army for four years. He returned to Pease and farmed with his father, met his wife Margaret Dahlberg, and they married on June 15, 1957. Don carried on the family farm with his brother Gary and also worked in the AI industry for more than 50 years. Don and Margaret were blessed with six children, 13 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Don loved fishing, photography, gardening, adding to his many collections, and spending time with family and friends. He also loved to talk politics with a willing debater. Treasured times were family vacations, attending grand children’s sporting events, and playing cards and dominoes. Don volunteered so much of his time with so many organizations. His history of service includes Pease School Board, Milaca School Board (18 years), Dollars for Scholars, Bock Vocational Center Board, Mille Lacs County Agricultural Extension Committee, the Minnesota Agricultural Extension Committee, and Mille Lacs County Fair Board. Don loved the Pease Christian Reformed Church and his church family. He was a lifetime member and served as an Elder. His faith took him on a mission trip to Africa with the Hour of Power organization in 2008. Most recently he was very involved with prison ministry. He is survived by his wife Margaret of 56 years; children Dwayne (Peggy), Sandy Rowland (Arnie), Lori Hjort (Dean), Gwen Kalor (Butch), Heidi Peper (Todd), and Patti Christy (Mike). Grandchildren Michael (Linda) Timmer, Sarah Timmer, Melanie (Jeremy) Gothman, Rebecca (Nick) Biehn, Randy (Joelle) Hjort, Tonya Hjort, Devin (Danielle) Kalor, Dylan Kalor, Trent Peper, Riley Peper, and Brooke Peper; six great grandchildren, brother Loren Timmer, sisters-in-law Carol Timmer and Shirley Timmer, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Jeannette Timmer, brothers Russ and Gary Timmer, sister Doris Myren, brother-in-law Larry Myren, sister-in-law Joyce Timmer, infant granddaughter Michelle Rowland, infant grandson Ryan Hjort, and infant great grandson Isaiah.

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Donald "Don " Timmer

November 21, 2013

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