Donald Jerome Murzyn, Sr.

August 22, 1938 – May 31, 2020
Age 81 of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 31, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Albert & Barbara; brothers John, Stan, and Joe; sisters Rose and Anne. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Vicki; sons Donald Jerome Jr. (Michelle) and Matthew; daughters Dayna Gulley and Beth; sister Mary Ward; and brother Ed of New Mexico; grandchildren Michaela (Scott) Jahnke, Alexandra (Luke) Gay, Andrew (Lucy), Ryan (Tara) Gulley, Lauren (Trey) Cox, Hannah (Cole) Holmes, Caitlin, Kelli (Shawn Howlett) Herr and Jacob; great grandchildren Sean, Maxwell, Nash, Benjamin, and Leo. Also, many nieces and nephews. Don was a wonderful family man, lover of all sports. Retired from St. Paul Linoleum & Carpet Co. after 26 years. The twinkle in his eye will be dearly missed by all. Celebration of life to be held later. (Published in the Star Tribune on June 14, 2020)