Donald 'Diamond Don" J. Kirckof

ROCHESTER:Donald Diamond Don J. Kirckof, 52 of Rochester, Minnesota passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 while vacationing in Mazatln, Mexico. Donald Joseph Kirckof was born March 3, 1964 to Bernard and Helen (Lanzendorf) Kirckof in Rochester, MN.Don graduated from Lourdes High School in 1982.He worked for his father at Rochester Lapidary Supply.He married Susan Paine in Rochester and they later divorced. On January 2, 1997 Don bought Rochester Lapidary Supply and it later became Rochester Lapidary Jewelers.Don worked diligently to change the supply store into a jewelry store. Don was a huge MN Vikings fan, a member of the Shriners and enjoyed fishing.He was a Harley Guy that liked cheese, wine and traveling. Don is survived by his son, Adam (Jena), Rochester; his daughter, Katie Kirckof (Tom Speer); his grandson, Jonathan Donald; his brothers, David (Norma) Kirckof, Rochester;Robert (Vicki) Kirckof, Cameron, WI;Gary (Lynn) Kirckof, Roseville;Paul Kirckof, Cameron WI and sister, Nancy (Gregg) Van Waes, Champlin, MN. He is also survived by his many friends and relatives.Donald is preceded in death by his parents.Diamond Don will be greatly missed! There will be a funeral service on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with the Reverend Jerry Gyldenvand officiating.Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and one hour prior to the service on Thursday.Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Rochester March of Dimes. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN55901 (507) 289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com