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Donald Allen Kotchen Sr.

July 27, 1934 ~ May 14, 2025

Age 90 of Forest Lake. Passed away surrounded by family on May 14, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Laura “Jean”; sons, Donald Jr., Paul; siblings, Arlene Hetzel, John. Survived by children, David, Mark (Jackie); 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 3-great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Don was a longtime active member of the Forest Lake American Legion.
A celebration of life will be held for both Don & Laura “Jean” at 11 AM Wednesday, May 28th at the Forest Lake American Legion. Interment for both at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Services

Celebration of Life: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:00 am

Forest Lake American Legion
355 West Broadway
Forest Lake, MN 55025


Graveside Service: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 9:00 am

Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue, South
Minneapolis, MN 55450

612-726-1127

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  1. On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Don’s service in the military and to veterans as a longtime Legionnaire.

  2. Our deepest condolences to the family. We spent many yrs hunting on their property. We had a lot of great memories having beverages, laughs and just being around the whole family. We are deeply sad over this news. RIP Thank you for your service and the memories. You are with your wife and son. Love Tim and Bonnie Endicott


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