Donald D. Drolson
March 13, 2010
Date of Birth: July 20, 1941 Date of Death: March 13, 2010 Retired Educator age 68 of Forest Lake, passed away on March 13, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Ludy and Evelyn and grandson, Alex Tietje. Survived by wife, Janet; children, Julie (Larry) Tietje, Lyn (Chris) Isaacson and David (Laurie); granddaughters, Kelsey, Ashlyn, Katie, Alyssa, Kyra and Kalley Rose; sister, Janice (Richard) Parish; brother, Edward (Luise) Drolson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Gathering amp; Memorial Service Gathering of friends 4-8 PM Friday, March 19th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. ke. Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, March 20th at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 No. Shore Drive, Forest Lake with a gathering beginning at 10 AM until time of service. Memorials preferred.
I’m so sorry. This is the first I’ve heard of Don’s passing. I remember him as just a fun-loving kid. I know you are missing him.
I grew up with Donald threw the schools of Forest Lake. I rememeber him as being a fair man, which i appreciated very much. Going to miss you very much!! Steve, class of 1989
Dear Jan and family:
Such sad news! I have known the Drolson family since the 1940’s in Lake Nebagamon, WI, and having lost a younger sister last year, I know the sorrow of the loss. I’m thinking about all of you.
John Altshool
Dear Jan & Family
I shall never forget all the many wonderful memories I have of Don, and all of you. Having the honor and privilege to have the ‘Drolson Touch’ on my life will be always counted as one of my greatest blessings. God bless you all.
carol
Don was a gentleman along with being such a people person. I worked for him teaching Driver’s Ed. when our family was young and I needed a job. He was always gracious in his approach to working with people. He truly loved his family and was truly “DAD”. Everyone felt welcomed around him and he was a model of what a human being should be.
Jan, Julie, Lyn, David and families,
We are sending prayers and lots of love your way. Everytime I think of the Drolson’s I have to smile. When someone like “Docee” touches your life he is never, ever forgotten. You have shared so many happy times with him and those memories are exactly what will get you through to sunny days again. You know that is what he wants for all of you and he will be by your side to make sure that happens.
I am thankful that he touched my life.
Until we meet again,
May God bless you with strength and peace,
Love Always, Carrie (Grillo) O’Neil and Mike
Dear Jan and family
Our sincere sympathy on the lose of your husband and father. Some of my fondess memories of Forst Lake involve Don and hisdedication to the students of Forest Lake. He will be missed by many more then we will ever know. Our prayers are with you in this time of sadness
Dave & Lucie Schwartz
Wishing your family the best and heartfelt condolences for the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. May the memories of the great man and the love and strength of your wonderful family ease your sadness. Many fond memories at your home. With Love and Prayers, Jerome.
Dear Jan,
Please accept sincere sympathy at Don’s death. It was always a pleasure to work with him during my school board years, as well as our Rotary service together. His professionalism and competence made it easy to address the tasks at hand.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Rick&Lori
Dear Janet and Family,
I wish to express my heartfelt sympathies to you for the loss of Donny. I knew him to be a very kind man. You are in my thoughts.
Love.
Peter
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lyn, Julie and family. I am sorry to hear about your father. You all are in my prayers. Stay strong, you as a family will make it through this tough time.
Janet and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man.
Tuula Harris
We will miss your big smile and your visits inside during your breaks. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family! RIP Don!
Alan and I send our deepest sympathy to you Janet, and your wonderful family. We fondly remember Donny as such a distinguished and friendly gentleman.
Our sincere best wishes in this next plateau of your lives.
Alan and Edith
Dave, Laurie & Family,
Our thoughts are with you.
Terrie & Doug
Dear Jan and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for this terrible time. We’re so sorry and hope that the memories of such a wonderful man will comfort you and give you hope for the future.
love,
Maren and Jim
Dear Jan and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Don at a much too early age. Don was a person of many unique talents in working with students and adults. I have many fond memories of working with Don at the high school and in other professional and social occasions. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tom
Jan and family-
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Don. I have had the pleasure of working with Don and your family in many different ways and it was an honor to have known him through church and school, not only as a student of FLHS, but also as a teacher. He will be greatly missed for the short time we are apart from him. May the Lord comfort your sorrow until we see him again. Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jenny
Jan and family,
You have our sympathy. Don was a great neighbor and friend. We have many wonderful memories to cherish. May the gift of eternal life comfort you at this time.
Carole & Steve
To my sister and all the kids and grandchildren I want to say that Donny was a man to be admired and honored by all. He loved all of you, especially, you, Sister Janet, more that life itself. :You were always a family to admire and love and I did those things. If you had looked the world over you could never have found a more perfect husband, Janet. and you kids can all be proud to have come from such wonderful parents. They made you the good people you have become.. Del and I will miss Donny and we will always remember the great vacations we had with you. I could never tell you just how much joy you brought to our lives, and the kind and good man who drove us all over the country, never complaining and always being so kind to us.We love all of you and will miss Don always. He was the brother I never had. Thank goodness he was big enough to be there for all who needed him. Much love forever, Joan and Del
Jan and family, I grieve with all of you. He loved you all so very much and will be dearly missed. He always brought a smile to my face and was so caring of others. He was a special person. May he rest in peace. Please let me know if there is anything you need.
love and prayers,
Karen
To Jan and Family
May you only remember the fun great times you had together. Don was a great man . He should be supersized for the role model he was.
Dear Cousins,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Donny. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed. Thinking of all of you at this sad time in your lives. Ron & Maureen
To Jan and family:
I have so many fond memories of Don from the years we worked together at the high school. He was such a joy to be around and I cherished his friendship. You have my deepest sympathy.
Russ
Dear Jan and family,
You have my deepest sympathy. As Christians we are so fortunate to know that eternal life is ours. God’s continued blessings to each of you. Don modeled a life committed to others.
Peace, Love,
Gwen Hansen
We are so saddened by the loss of Uncle Don. What a great man he was…he will be deeply missed. Sending all of our love to Aunt Jan and cousins Julie, Lyn & David, Kelsey, Katie, Kyra, Kallie, Ashlyn & Alyssa.
Jan and family: All of you have our deepest sympathy for your loss. His warmth, friendliness, and caring touched many lives.