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Donald John
Kobetsky
May 27, 1927 — July 12, 2021
East Grand Forks
Donald John Kobetsky resident of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Monday, July 12 th , 2021 in Mesa, AZ at the age of 94 years.
Donald John Kobetsky was born on May 27 th , 1927 in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Anton and Alyce (Zavoral) Kobetsky.
Donald grew up on the family farm near Angus, MN where he farmed his entire life. On November 17, 1949 he was united in marriage to Agnes Kozel in Tabor, MN. He loved his family greatly where most weekends the family would gather at their lake home on Maple Lake, MN. He loved spending time with all the grandkids and now most recently the great-grandkids. He and his wife Agnes would spend winters in Mesa, AZ. He loved to entertain their family & friends. Donald's entire life revolved around farming, all the way to the end of his life were conversations of farming. Donald had a deep compassion for animals, especially dogs. Donald & Agnes loved to dance. Music of George Jones and Merle Haggard played daily. There was not a night ending without prayers said together to make the day complete.
Family members who survive Donald include his children, Julie (Donald) Halverson, Jon (Jane) Kobetsky, Debra Kobetsky, Richard (Lisa) Kobetsky; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; brothers: Morsie (Pat) Kobetsky, Kenny (Karen) Kobetsky and Bob (Diane) Kobetsky.
He is preceded in death by his parents Anton and Alyce Kobetsky; wife of 71 years, Agnes Kobetsky; son, Ronald Kobetsky and a brother Bernie Kobetsky
Graveside Memorial Services: 10:00 AM on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, MN. for both Donald & Agnes.
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Resurrection Cemetery
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