Donald D. Gortmaker

Donald Dale Gortmaker was born September 4th, 1957 in Sioux Falls, SD to Peter W. Gortmaker and Ruth (Jones) Gortmaker.   He was baptized and confirmed at First English Lutheran Church in Parker.   He graduated from Parker High School in the class of 1976.   After spending time in the Navy, he returned home to Parker, then moved to the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area for the remainder of his life.    He enjoyed music and coming home to visit his family.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.   Survivors include his mother, Ruth Gortmaker, sisters Gwen (Ed) Highfill, Teri LaVelle (Peter Nied),  Karen (Marwin) Hofer, 4 nieces, 1 nephew, 4 great nephews, 1 great niece, his godparents, Bettie & Gene Larsen, Viborg, and many cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the Rosehill Cemetery in Parker followed by coffee at the community center.