Donald A. Wallgren
August 25, 1941 ~ March 9, 2023
Age 81 of Centerville.
Loving Husband, Dad, Brother and Grandpa passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Freda Wallgren of New York Mills, MN.
Survived by wife of 56 years, Marilyn Wallgren (nee Hentila); children, Sara (Steve) McCormick, Jonathan (Janine) Wallgren, and Christopher Wallgren (Dr. Brijen Shah); sister Virginia Nelson and brother-in-law Robert Nelson; grandchildren, Nicholas Cameron, Rhett Cameron, Jonah Wallgren, Charlie Wallgren and Lily McCormick; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Don enjoyed working as a civil/environmental engineer during a career that spanned five decades. Notable employers included the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Waste Management where he was known as the founding father of WM’s Landfill University.
Throughout his life, he remained a proud University of Minnesota alum and fan of the Gophers, Vikings and Twins. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, negotiating with car dealers and spending time with Marilyn and family in Bemidji, MN and Naples, FL.
He will be missed for his quick wit, delivery of Saturday morning donuts and especially his knack for making those around him feel important.
A family-only celebration of Don’s life will be held on Saturday, March 25 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, The Hess Team
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you!
May God fill you with his peace – Tarrant family
Wallgren Family – Sending love and prayers. “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – Thomas Campbell
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Dear Marilyn and Chris, Family,Our thoughts and hearts are with you. While time may pass, the memories stay.
We will always remember fondly our years together in home Bible study. Big hugs to Marilyn and family.
Tom and Beverly Hecht
Wheaton,IL and Naples, FL
Donald always made you feel welcome and appreciated. I will always remember his kindness and friendship after I married into the Wallgren family. Prayers for his family.
I worked for Don at an Environmental Consulting firm after he retired from Waste Management. He was one of the best bosses I ever had. He was funny, kind, smart and a true professional. I was lucky to get to know him.
My most heartfelt condolences to his family for their loss. I know he will be sorely missed. Bob Anderson