Donald Norman Wiskow

Donald Norman Wiskow, age 89, died October 31, 2026. He was born in St. Charles, Minnesota, on October 5, 1937, to Norman Karl Wiskow and Louise Lela (Littlefield) Wiskow. Don was diagnosed with rheumatic fever when he was in middle school and was not allowed to play school contact sports; thus, starting his love for golf. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1955, St. Charles, Minnesota, and went on to earn a degree in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota. Don served in the Army Reserves for 7 years. He worked for H.B. Fuller Co. for his entire career in various positions including the Analytical Lab., Quality Control, Sales and Plant Manager. Moves took him to Palatine, Illinois; Buffalo, New York and back to Minnesota. After retirement he volunteered as a Loaned Executive for the United Way.

Don was a girl dad to his four daughters. He crafted doll cradles, child-sized furniture for their playroom and a miniature doll house and all the furniture. He was the dad helper behind their Girl Scout Troops. His hobbies included woodworking and refinishing furniture. He enjoyed pheasant/deer hunting and ice fishing in Minnesota.

Don is survived by Mary Lou, his loving and caring wife of 66 years; his daughters, Kelly (Tom) Corrigan, Karen (Curtis) Buhman, Julie (Dan) Wink and Joanne (Paul) Rud; eight grandchildren, Griffin (Laura) Buhman, Rachel Buhman, Ashley (Gerardo) Zamora Wink, Joshua Wink, Amanda Wink, Caitlyn (Raul) Sierra, Erin Rud and Jack Rud; and three great grandchildren, Nahara, Alessandro and Mateo Sierra; sister, Stelle Waby; brothers, Lee (Charlotte) Wiskow and Wayne (Jan) Wiskow; sister-in-law, Debbie Wiskow; and many loving nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Brian Wiskow, niece, Mary (Wiskow) Webster; nephews, Tom Waby and Rob Waby; and brother-in-law Richard Waby.

In early 2002 Don and Mary Lou retired to Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, where he continued his love of playing golf in both the Grady Group and the LD Boys. He soon became a Tennessee Vols fan while not forgetting his loyalty to the Minnesota Twins, Gophers, Vikings and the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. Joined dance clubs soon after the move. He enjoyed playing poker, bridge and cribbage with the many friends he made in the Glade. Don always had a keen sense of humor and a twinkle in his eyes.

A funeral mass will be held for him on Wednesday, December 16, 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church.

The family is grateful for the care he received from his many physicians, Amedisys Home Health and a special thank you to Laura Sanelli his caregiver tor the past 15 months.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.