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Donovan Leroy “Don” Vinje

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Birth	:	25 Jan 1932 Eidsvold Township, Bottineau County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	24 Aug 2021 Garrison, McLean County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Coleharbor Cemetery, Coleharbor, McLean County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.5024986, -101.2369003
Description	:	Donovan Vinje, Garrison, North Dakota, formerly of Newburg, North Dakota, died on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Garrison Hospital in Garrison, North Dakota. Donovan Leroy Vinje was born January 25, 1932 on the family farm in Eidsvold Township south of Landa, North Dakota to Lewis and Dagny (Lillegaard) Vinje. He married Elgie Klingenberg and lived and raised their five children in the Newburg, North Dakota area for 49 years. They were active members of Dovre Lutheran Church in Newburg, North Dakota. He worked for over 30 years at Amerada Hess oil company... Read More	Donovan Vinje, Garrison, North Dakota, formerly of Newburg, North Dakota, died on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Garrison Hospital in Garrison, North Dakota. Donovan Leroy Vinje was born January 25, 1932 on the family farm in Eidsvold Township south of Landa, North Dakota to Lewis and Dagny (Lillegaard) Vinje. He married Elgie Klingenberg and lived and raised their five children in the Newburg, North Dakota area for 49 years. They were active members of Dovre Lutheran Church in Newburg, North Dakota. He worked for over 30 years at Amerada Hess oil company as well as helping on the family farm prior to his retirement in the mid 1990's. Donovan was a big sports fan, especially his beloved Minnesota Twins. He liked to stay abreast of sports stories, current events, and the weather. His kids and grandkids will miss his 'reports' on the weather or other events in their area. Donovan's faith in God was an integral part of his life that he hoped to pass on to his family and others. Donovan is survived by his five children, Craig (Marty) of Cupe Coy, St. Maarten; Mark (Sandy) previously of Maryland, now traveling the country in their RV; Diane (Allan) Eslinger of Coleharbor, North Dakota; Kevin (Bonita) of Arizona; and Todd (Brenda) of Alexandria, Minnesota. And 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Donovan is preceded in death by his wife, Elgie, parents, Lewis and Dagny Vinje, his brother Luther, and granddaughter, Jessica Eslinger.

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Donovan Leroy “Don” Vinje's memorial is located at: Coleharbor Cemetery, Coleharbor, McLean County, USA.
When did Donovan Leroy “Don” Vinje death?
Donovan Leroy “Don” Vinje death on 24 Aug 2021 in Garrison, McLean County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.5024986
Longitude: -101.2369003

Family Members:

Parent

Lewis Sigvald Vinje

(1902 - 1966)

Dagny M. Lillegard Vinje

(1907 - 1996)

Spouse

Elgie P Klingenberg Vinje

(1932 - 2014)

Siblings

Luther David Vinje

(1935 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Coleharbor Cemetery
Coleharbor, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5024986, -101.2369003

2. Alexander Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Underwood, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4449560, -101.2282920

3. Underwood Cemetery
Underwood, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4664001, -101.1444016

4. Saint Bonaventure Catholic Church Cemetery
Underwood, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4535800, -101.1422450

5. Saint Johns Cemetery
Underwood, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4364014, -101.1641998

6. Zoar Cemetery
Underwood, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4157982, -101.2260971

7. Benedict Methodist Cemetery
Benedict, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4908981, -101.0521011

8. Bethel Cemetery
Coleharbor, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6028350, -101.0999890

9. Birka Lutheran Cemetery
Falkirk, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3572300, -101.2478000

10. Darling Cemetery
McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5597000, -101.0363998

11. Fort Stevenson Post Cemetery
McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5758800, -101.4453500

12. First German Cemetery
Garrison, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6325560, -101.1006490

13. Basto Cemetery
McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3432999, -101.2975006

14. Kins Cemetery
Garrison, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6319912, -101.0799267

15. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Garrison, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6570200, -101.3344940

16. Ingersoll Cemetery
Washburn, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4516000, -100.9915800

17. Saint Nicholas Cemetery
Garrison, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6469210, -101.3976590

18. Geminde Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5172005, -101.5061035

19. Trinity Mannhaven Cemetery
Pick City, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4880260, -101.5064950

20. Miller Cemetery
Pick City, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5018480, -101.5100250

21. Kloestitz German Cemetery
McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6739490, -101.3461250

22. Saint Johns Congregational Cemetery
Max, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6871730, -101.1750700

23. Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3705130, -101.4413600

24. Tschaekofske Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4658012, -101.5152969