Donald “Don” Patrick Gamer
May 29, 1936 - April 04, 2023
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Donald “Don” Patrick Gamer
May 29, 1936 - April 04, 2023
Obituary
Donald Patrick Gamer 86 Years Young passed away suddenly in Apache Junction Arizona on April 4, 2023.
Our Home is in Farmington Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by brother Kurt, Mother Phyllis, Father Harold, Many Aunts and Uncles.
Don was a 23 Year Veteran in Korea and Viet Nam. Sixteen Years in the Navy spent most of his time on Aircraft Carriers. He spent Seven and a Half Years in the Active Army Reserves.
After he Retired from Military Service, He became a Carpenter of 23 Years for Opus Corporation in Minneapolis.
Born in Madison Wisconsin May 29, 1936. He is Survived of 36 Years his Loving Wife Marcia; Children, Robyn Dencklau,), Wendy Dencklau (Bob Bernier), Rusty Dencklau (Nicole); Grandchildren, Courtney Dencklau, Kyle Haeg, Maxwell Dencklau, Emma Dencklau, Step Grandchildren; Jorden Hopkins and Gage Anderson. Great Grand Children, Drake Dencklau and Charlotte Dencklau. Sister Carol Thure(Mike) and many Nieces and Nephews.
When he retired his dream was to be in Arizona for the Winters It became realty in 2022 so he had two g05-29-ood years of 4 wheeling in the Mountains, sitting at the pool, and making new friends.
In the summer he enjoyed boating, fishing, camping and cribbage in Waterville MN.
Don will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis (Date yet to be determined)
A pending service will be held in Farmington Minnesota when we can get back home.