Donald Walter Kemnitz Obituary
In loving memory of Donald Walter Kemnitz of Willmar, Minnesota, who departed this world on October 25, 2024 at the age of 84. Donald leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Walter Kemnitz to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Kemnitz and Elsa Kemnitz (Kohls); his former wife Arlene Kemnitz; his grandson Jerod Roger Jakel; his great grandchild Scarlet Fast; his sister Doris Matson; and his brothers-in-law, Leland Matson, Gaylen Abbas, Kenny Abbas and Ken McCracken.
He is survived by: his wife Sandy Jakel; his children, Terri Roschild (Terry) of Renville, Suzi Scherling (Larry) of Casper, WY, Pam Beck (Todd) of Miltona, Greg Kemnitz (Jackie) of Thompson, IA, Larry Jakel (Tonya) of Cold Spring, Scott Jakel (Carrie) of St. Paul, Darren Jakel (Joyce) of Rogers, Jeff (Sarah) and Sieck; his siblings, Darlene Rock (Lenny), Diane McCracken and Dan Kemnitz (Trudy); and his siblings-in-law, Duaine Amundson (Ann), Stanley Abbas (Phyllis), Paul Abbas (Jolyn), Lowell Abbas (Charlotte), Mary Abbas and Mavis Maurice (Wayne). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 29th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 30th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Harvey Anderson Funeral Home (1000 19th Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 30th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Calvary Lutheran Church (302 Olena Ave SE, Willmar, MN 56201).
Memorials are preferred to Hawk Creek Animal Shelter, American Heart Association or Calvary Lutheran Church.
