Donald Wolter

Donald Loren Wolter of Plymouth, Minnesota passed away from a sudden and unexpected illness in Ketchum, Idaho on May 30, 2013. He was born on July 8, 1939 in Morristown, Minnesota. A lifelong educator, he tutored his grandchildren into his final days. Don loved traveling the world, including trips to over 70 countries, making friends in all lands. He was a passionate bicycler, hiker, bowler, canoer, fisherman, and Nordic skier. As a coach, he inspired the love of Nordic skiing in thousands of people. He was a Fulbright scholar, a lover of the German language (and beer), and a gentle, kind soul who loved to laugh. He will be missed by many including his wife, Susanne; son, Michael (Molly! Goodyear, grandchildren, Peter and Ella); daughter, Sonja (Steve Conley); sister, Betty Minnick (Dan); nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and countless friends in the U.S., Germany and the rest of the world. Auf Wiedersehen, Friend.
A memorial service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, June 30 at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Av, Plymouth, MN 55447. Memorials preferred to the Three Rivers Park District Foundation (Attn: Don Wolter Memorial, 3000 Xenium Ln N, Plymouth MN 55441,
phone number 763-559-9000.