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Donald G. Skogen

Birth	:	9 Jul 1942 Rake, Winnebago County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Oct 2013 Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	West Cemetery, Rake, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4872017, -93.9317017
Description	:	Donald Gene Skogen, 71, of Rake, IA passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. He had a long battle with MS and then got a blood infection, which caused his kidneys to shut down. He was lucky to have all of his immediate family with him sometime during the four days he spent at the hospital. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday October 19th at 1:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, IA with Pastor Terry Mahnke officiating. There will be an hour visitation prior to the service.... Read More	Donald Gene Skogen, 71, of Rake, IA passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. He had a long battle with MS and then got a blood infection, which caused his kidneys to shut down. He was lucky to have all of his immediate family with him sometime during the four days he spent at the hospital. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday October 19th at 1:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, IA with Pastor Terry Mahnke officiating. There will be an hour visitation prior to the service. Burial will follow at West Cemetery in Rake, IA. Visitation will be held on Friday evening October 18th from 4-7 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, IA. Don was born on July 9, 1942 at his parents' home in rural Rake, IA to Nordahl and Inez (Varland) Skogen. He was a life long member of Zion Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He attended and graduated from Rake High School in 1960. On August 4, 1962 he married the love of his life, Carolyn Askeland. They were blessed to spend 51 years together and from this union they were blessed with 3 girls, Tammy, Nancy and Julie. For most of Don's adult life he was a farmer. He was even a salesman for Funk's G seed for many years. Later during his farming career MS took away the ability for Don to use his legs but he was still very active in what was going on in and around the field. He would call himself the manager of the farm and in the end he enjoyed hauling the meals to the field. Don was diagnosed with MS in 2005. He had already been accustomed to being in his wheelchair years prior, but now he knew why. He never let it bother him and had a smile on his face. People would ask him how he was and his response was, "There's room for improvement." Don enjoyed his sports teams and talking to many about statistics, scores and placing a casual bet for $5 or pizza. Many bets were never paid back. He just loved the phone calls he could give after the game and even the ones he received. He also had a passion to be with his family. Having 3 daughters meant that boys would come later. He loved giving his son-in-laws "5 minute jobs". Family gatherings were many and the last one was spent in Rochester with all of his family around him. What a legacy he has left for all of us. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn; 3 daughters Tammy (Jerry) Zabel, Blue Earth, Nancy (Todd) Hanevik, Blue Earth, Julie (Tim) Weaver, Buffalo Center; 6 grandchildren, Jamie (Ben) Reverts, Tony Boehm, Brandon (Kristen) Hanevik, Brady Hanevik, Tanner Weaver and Colin Weaver; 4 Great Grandchildren Peyton and Kyler Reverts and Ethan and Dylan Hanevik, sister Carol Thompson and brother Merle (Junice) Skogen, and many nieces and nephews and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Norman, infant brother and sister.

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Donald G. Skogen's memorial is located at: West Cemetery, Rake, Winnebago County, USA.
When did Donald G. Skogen death?
Donald G. Skogen death on 14 Oct 2013 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 43.4872017
Longitude: -93.9317017

Family Members:

Parent

Nordahl Gerhard Skogen

(1904 - 1970)

Inez Rebecca Varland Skogen

(1904 - 1987)

Siblings

Maedell G Skogen

(1931 - 1931)

Gerald M Skogen

(1932 - 1932)

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