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Donald Louis Fortin
Jody Hane2021-04-14T19:31:55-05:00
- Name: Donald Louis Fortin
- Location of Birth: Duluth, Minnesota
- Date of Birth: January 24, 1931
- Date of Death: September 23, 2004 (73 years old)
- Parents: Louis Fortin and Myrtle (Anderson) Fortin
- High School and Class: attended school in Duluth, Minnesota
- College: University of Minnesota - Duluth, Minnesota - degree in business
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- Branch: Air Force
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- Date Sworn In: October 11, 1951
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- Date of Discharge: October 10, 1955
- Place of Discharge:
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- Wars Involved:
Korean Conflict
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After his discharge from the military, Donald attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth in Duluth, Minnesota and earned a degree in business.
He married Thelma Correll on August 24, 1961.
Donald was a teacher in Michigan before returning to Minnesota in 1973. He was employed at Thistledew Youth Camp as a teacher/counselor.
Donald loved music, reading, and going to the public library.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma; a sister, Betty Grams; two nephews; and one great-nephew.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James; and one nephew, Michael Grams.
Donald died at his home and a private family memorial service was held. He was cremated.
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