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Donald D. Ware
October 16, 2018

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Age 55 ~ Of St. Paul, Minnesota
Originally from Phoenix
Passed away October 16, 2018, surrounded by family and friends.  Don is preceded in death by his daughter Tracey (Hebert) Workman; father Mike Ware; and mother-in-law Pam Burg.  He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lynne (nee Rewey) Ware; daughters Rochelle Ware (Ian Klone) and Megan (Brian) VanHouten; grandchildren Makaya Workman, Shaelyn Workman and Greyson VanHouten; mother Teresa Ware; brothers David Ware and Steve Ware (Kathie Loebe); father-in-law James Rewey,; sister-in-law Kirsten (Zack) Rewey; brother-in-law Mike Rewey; and many, many other loving family and friends.  After a very quick and very intense fight, Don lost his courageous battle with cancer.  Don was a 24/7 inventor, always looking for ways to simplify things.  His most recent accomplishment was building the cabin of his dreams with his wife, Lynne.  He enjoyed being outdoors, which included fishing, hunting, using his tractor and just hanging out.  He most recently became an avid golfer and loved spending weekends at Tag-A-Long golf course with a nice IPA in hand while trying to maintain patience with Lynne’s inability to not top the ball.  When he wasn’t golfing, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends and being the Token Old Guy on his Thursday night softball team.  He was incredibly proud of his career, the products he invented and the relationships he built with colleagues.  He was a mentor to everyone he met and always saw the best in people.  His infectious smile, zest for life, goofy dance moves and contagious laugh made it easy for Don to make friends everywhere he went.  Don will be missed immensely. Memorial Service Saturday (10/27) 11:00 AM at SANDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul, with visitation two hours prior to Service. In lieu of flowers, Memorials preferred to the family or charity of donors choice.

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Sandberg Funeral & Cremation Service
2593 East 7th Avenue
North St. Paul, MN 55109
651-777-2600