Sincere condolences to the family. I was a Girl Scout leader when I got to know Mary at Holy Spirit. Don was a humble guy, with a twinkle in his eye. I wish I would have known him better. His was a life well lived.
Donald J. Asselin
March 14, 1946 – December 11, 2020
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at St. Mary’s Cathedral Upper Church for Donald J. Asselin, age 74, of St. Cloud, who passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on December 11, 2020. Reverend Jason Asselin and Reverend Scott Pogatchnik will concelebrate. Burial, with full military honors, will be in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at St. Mary’s Cathedral Upper Church.
Donald was born in 1946 to Joseph Cyprien and Doris Marie (Morrissette) Asselin in Crookston, Minnesota. Upon graduating Oklee High School, he completed a year of college at Bemidji State University, then proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Hissem. In 1971 he married Mary Schreiber in Little Falls, MN. They eventually settled in St. Cloud MN, where he was a woodworker at Woodcraft Industries until his retirement.
Always a devout Catholic, he belonged to Holy Spirit Catholic Church and later St. Mary’s Cathedral. Kindhearted and generous, he joined the Knights of Columbus and devoted time volunteering as a Knight and with Meals on Wheels. When not helping others, his easygoing nature and quick smile brightened the times he spent telling stories and socializing with his friends, family and fellow parishioners. He will be dearly missed as a warm and encouraging presence in the lives he touched.
He is survived by sons, Terrence (Rochelle) Asselin and Reverend Jason Asselin; daughters, Jeanette (Marc) Heintzman, Nicole Asselin, and Naomi Asselin; brothers, Jim (Donna), Ken (Sharron), and Bob (Sharon) Asselin and seven grandchildren.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mary Katherine (Schreiber) Asselin.
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Sincere condolences to the family. I was a Girl Scout leader when I got to know Mary at Holy Spirit. Don was a humble guy, with a twinkle in his eye. I wish I would have known him better. His was a life well lived.
Don, we love you. Our sympathy to your family. So sorry we’re not able to join in your celebration of live tomorrow, but we will be thinking and praying for all of you. Our last remembrance with Don was on zoom on May 31st, 2020. He did so well joining in. He’s in Heaven with Mary, mother and dad .
Don, we love you. Our sympathy to your family. So sorry we’re not able to join in your celebration of live tomorrow, but we will be thinking and praying for all of you. Our last remembrance with Don was on zoom on May 31st, 2020. He did so well joining in. He’s in Heaven with Mary, mother and dad .
So very sorry to family for this very sad loss! Hugs, prayers and thoughts to all!
My deepest sympathy to the children and brothers of Uncle Don. I remember visiting when I was a young child and he was such a KIND man and gentle soul.
Rest in peace Uncle Don…..❤
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Father. He was indeed a kind and gentle man. He will be missed.
I worked with Don at Woodcraft for over 30 yrs., he was a hard worker and one of the kindest guys I’ve ever met. I’m so sorry for your loss.
My condolences to the family. I am always saddened to hear about the passing of a cousin.I visited with Doris back in the 1990’s regarding the Vadnais family tree.
Our condolences to my cousins and their families.
So very sorry for your loss. You will be in our family’s prayers.
Jeanette and Marc: so sorry to hear about your dads sudden and unexpected passing. May you draw hope and consolation from the risen Lord
Dear Jeanette and family,
Are hearts are breaking for you as you endure this great loss. May the Lord and all the angels bring you comfort and consolation during this time of immense sorrow. We are offering our prayers and rosaries for him and for you as well. May the Lord receive him in His loving arms. Larry & Nancy Heintzman
Jeanette, Marc & family: So sorry to hear this news. We will be praying for him and your entire family!
Dear Jeanette and family,
I am including your dad and family in my nightly prayers. I had the pleasure of meeting your father a few times and know him to be an eager friend. I am sorry for your loss. May he rest in God’s peaceful arms. Ken Prom
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Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at St. Mary’s Cathedral Upper Church for Donald J. Asselin, age 74, of St. Cloud, who passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on December 11, 2020. Reverend Jason Asselin and Reverend Scott Pogatchnik will concelebrate. Burial, with full military honors, will be in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at St. Mary’s Cathedral Upper Church.