Donald N. Cummings

Donald N. Cummings, 80, of Chatfield, MN died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Donald Neil Cummings was born November 1, 1937 to Elvyn and Corcella (Oftedal) Cummings in Preston, MN. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955. Donald's basic training was completed in Great Lakes, IL, he served on the USS Lexington and he was assigned to San Diego, CA with the NAS Miramar Fighter Squadron One-Twenty-One. On December 26, 1965 he married Yvonne Hanson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. He drove truck for ROMAC Ready Mix and later Leitzen Ready Mix. He and his wife enjoyed camping and going to their cabin in NW Wisconsin. Donald also enjoyed hunting pheasant, squirrel, and deer. Donald is survived by his sister, Carol (Joe) Gosi of Fountain, MN, sister-in-law, Alice Cummings of Preston, MN; sister-in-law, Marjorie (Gerald) Parker of Lanesboro, MN, brother-in-law, Duane Hanson of Corpus Christi, TX, brother-in-law, Darrell Hanson of Oklahoma City, OK, brother-in-law, Steve Hanson of Pine Island, MN; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; sisters, Jeanne Fisher and Phyllis Utley; brother, Warren Cummings. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 20, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (1212 12th Avenue NW) with the Reverend Dr. Charles Ortloff officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Memorials are preferred to Chosen Valley Care Center and Season's Hospice. To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600