Donald Francis Hynnek was born on April 1, 1955 in Ortonville, MN to parents Donald and Florence (Carlson) Hynnek. Donald was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Donald attended school in Ortonville, graduating in the year of 1973. After graduation, Donald attended the University of Minnesota, Morris Campus, for four years, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. After graduation, Donald taught school in both Watertown, South Dakota and Alexandria, Minnesota.
Donald had a tremendous love of the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, Donald enjoyed all forms of wildlife. Donald also spent a great deal of time hiking, something he also had a strong passion for. He hiked through mountains, and also places such as Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. Donald loved visiting the Boundary Waters and Lake Vermillion where he would, camp, fish, and canoe.
Donald died on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville, having lived to reach the age of 53 years.
Donald is survived by two sisters: Linda (John) Sovell of Ortonville, MN and Gail Maxwell of Ortonville; 4 neices and nephews; special friend Paula Reisdorph of Ortonville, MN; and other extended family and numerous friends.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Florence.