Donald Kowski

Donald R. “Sonny” Kowski

Age 89, of Lakeland, MN, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2019.  Preceded in death by parents, Alexander and Theodora; sisters, Dorothy Hedeen, Lorraine Renteria, Carol Peters and Maryellen Kodelarczyk; brothers, Joseph and Ronald; and three infant sons.

He will be sadly missed by wife of 65 years, LaVonne; children, Geralyn (Jim) Watson, Paul (Holly), Donna (Marty) Wolf and Kelly (Jon) Jarppi; grandchildren, Melissa (Matthew) Goodson, Timothy (Sarah) Watson, Stephanie Gades, Richard (Shelley) Kowski, Tyler Larson, Danielle, Tony and Robert Goar, and Sheyanne Wolf; great-grandchildren, Ruby, Maggie, Mason, Vivian and Gracelynn; brother, James (Sandra); sister-in-law, Rosemary; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Sonny grew up on the west side of St. Paul.  He was a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was the recipient of 2 Bronze Stars.  He was a longtime diesel mechanic in the Twin Cities area and had a passion for cars.  In addition to being very generous and selfless, Sonny loved animals and had an unshakable faith.  He will be missed.

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 10:30 A.M. at ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 16770 – 13th Street South, Lake St. Croix Beach.  Visitation one hour prior to the Mass at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.