Donald Camiel Bossuyt

Donald Camiel Bossuyt was born on January 10, 1933, in Tracy, to Alphonse and Irma (Cooreman) Bossuyt. He grew up on the family farm near Milroy. Donnie enlisted and served as a mechanic in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Milroy. On April 9, 1956, he was united in marriage to Delores Rothmeier in Clements. After a few years, the couple moved to Marshall where Donnie worked as a diesel mechanic for Olson and Johnson and Westmillers. In 1967 he and Delores took over the family farm near Milroy and opened Don’s Country Shop. He later worked for D & M Implement in Marshall. Donnie was very creative and was able to fabricate just about anything out of metal. In his early career, he created many useful items for the farm, he later began creating household items for his daughters and grandchildren, and he restored many antique tractors. Donnie and Delores enjoyed travelling and they spent many winter vacations in Texas. They also loved old-time dancing on Saturday nights. Donnie died on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at the Rice Care Center in Willmar as the result of an aggressive recurrence of cancer. He is survived by his daughters Ruth (and Roger) Gauquie and their children Kimberly Gauquie (special friend Brett Frodl) and Ryan Gauquie; Karen (and Tim) McLaughlin and their children Randi (Nick) Sundsmo and their son Eli, and Megan McLaughlin; Deanna (and Greg) Gustafson and their children Heather Gustafson (fiancé Steven Lease), and Brett Gustafson all of Willmar; Julie (and Randy) Rucker and their children Ken Rucker and John Rucker of Montevideo; and Cynthia (and Steve) Olson and their children Clarissa, Kirsten, Katie, Garett, Bryce, and Grant Olson of Monticello, 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sisters Dorothy Swedzinksi of Minneota and Doris (and Joe) Cauwels of Milroy, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Delores and infant daughter Yvonne. Memorials preferred to: Rice Hospice 301 Becker Ave. SW Willmar, MN 56201