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Donald G. Austad

November 1, 1953 ~ December 2, 2017 (age 64) 64 Years Old
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Message from Mary Robbins
December 8, 2017 11:10 AM

So sorry for your loss,he was a good guy.My heart goes out to all of you.Big hugs to.
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A candle was lit by Mary Robbins on December 8, 2017 9:12 AM
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A candle was lit by Dean & Donna Beattie, former teachers in Karlstad on December 7, 2017 7:32 PM
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A candle was lit by Roger and Susie Wojciechowski on December 7, 2017 6:05 PM
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A candle was lit by Craig & Ronni Bratland on December 7, 2017 5:02 PM
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A candle was lit by Ingrid Olson on December 7, 2017 3:21 PM
Message from Danny Jacobson
December 7, 2017 2:27 PM

Don & I were buddies while stationed in Ft. Hood, TX (1972 - 1974); I was transferred to Germany and Don & I lost touch. I had sold him my 1969 Chevy Malibu just before I left Ft. Hood. We were in the 142nd Signal Battalion there. We spent a lot of time hanging out together. I am from Devils Lake, ND so we considered ourselves as homies. I will deeply miss him in many ways.
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A candle was lit by John and Barbara Shade on December 7, 2017 8:17 AM
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A candle was lit by Rex and Laurie Welin on December 7, 2017 7:20 AM
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A candle was lit by Geri Burress on December 7, 2017 4:49 AM
Message from Richard E Pace
December 6, 2017 5:03 PM

I was saddened by the news that Donnie had passed. I know all of you will be there together,say goodbye from myself Jerry and Steve. My best memories go back to the days when we would visit in Thief River. We surely had some good times. --------Your Cousin (Dickie)
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A candle was lit by Roger and Teresa Knutson on December 6, 2017 2:37 PM
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A candle was lit by Sheldon Edberg on December 6, 2017 1:48 PM
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A candle was lit by Deb Nelson Waterworth on December 6, 2017 1:22 PM
Message from Deb Nelson Waterworth
December 6, 2017 1:21 PM

Dear Austad Family, I so enjoyed growing up with all of the Austad kids in Viking, and spending time at your home! I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Don and want to give you all my sympathies. We have lost a brother, Steve, and it is really tough to deal with. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
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A candle was lit by Larry and Linda (Dazell) Adams and Family on December 5, 2017 8:05 PM
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A candle was lit by Alissa and kids on December 5, 2017 6:40 PM
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A candle was lit by Kevin and Jody Randall on December 5, 2017 5:11 PM
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A candle was lit by Ron bengtson on December 5, 2017 1:52 PM
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A candle was lit by jean & gus holm on December 5, 2017 12:30 PM
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A candle was lit by Rick and Nancy Jean on December 5, 2017 10:44 AM
We both are so sorry for all the pain in your hearts. Don was a good, honest, down to earth man. He will be so very much missed.
May Don’s Memory be blessed...
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A candle was lit by John White on December 5, 2017 10:38 AM
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A candle was lit by Richard and Linda White on December 5, 2017 10:34 AM
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A candle was lit by Bruce Nelson on December 5, 2017 10:29 AM
Message from Bruce Nelson
December 5, 2017 10:28 AM

Rest in peace, old friend.
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A candle was lit by Bruce Dazell and family on December 5, 2017 9:19 AM
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A candle was lit by Kurt and Abby Kocurek on December 5, 2017 9:19 AM
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A candle was lit by Tammy Holter on December 5, 2017 8:18 AM
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A candle was lit by Dawn Searle on December 5, 2017 7:28 AM
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A candle was lit by Mark And Rebecca Saeland on December 5, 2017 5:51 AM
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December 5, 2017 1:41 AM

Our thoughts are with you in this most difficult time.
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A candle was lit by Lisa, Samara & Eden Schnegg on December 5, 2017 1:36 AM
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A candle was lit by Mike &Sonya Samson on December 4, 2017 9:29 PM
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A candle was lit by Jerry & Tammy Ranum Coleharbor ND on December 4, 2017 9:02 PM
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A candle was lit by Charles Pletsch on December 4, 2017 8:29 PM
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A candle was lit by Pat Williams on December 4, 2017 5:41 PM
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A candle was lit by Jon and Bridgett on December 4, 2017 2:19 PM
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A candle was lit by Max and Kris on December 4, 2017 7:34 AM
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A candle was lit by Mike & Sarah Flick on December 4, 2017 7:04 AM
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A candle was lit by Lynn Jaros on December 4, 2017 6:57 AM
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A candle was lit by Dan Drellack on December 4, 2017 5:20 AM
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A candle was lit by Brian and Denise Larson on December 3, 2017 5:17 PM
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A candle was lit by Robin Milne on December 3, 2017 4:48 PM
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A candle was lit by ken n mary mathews on December 3, 2017 4:30 PM
Message from Justin, Shelly, Alli, Mallori, Veda and Jax Holter
December 3, 2017 4:03 PM

We love you and will miss you lots Uncle Don
Message from Luella Cass
December 3, 2017 4:01 PM

Just heard the news about Don you have our deepest symphathy. I worked with Don in casemaster and he was always willing to help out anywhere he could.He will be missed by many. If their is anything we can do just give us a call.
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A candle was lit by Lois Klegstad on December 3, 2017 3:56 PM
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A candle was lit by Darrel and Liz Bauer on December 3, 2017 2:30 PM
Sandy and the Austad family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Don will be missed by many.
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A candle was lit by Darrel Liz Bauer on December 3, 2017 2:28 PM
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A candle was lit by Janet and Rodney Battles on December 3, 2017 11:52 AM
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