Donald LOE

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Donald E. Loe, 81, passed away Nov. 20, 2008, at Poplar Living Center.

Don was born June 17, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Loe in a small farm in Maynard, MN.

After graduating from high school, he joined the U. S. Navy and served until he was discharged in 1949.

He then attended Gale Institute in Minneapolis, studying telegraphy skills that he used in his new career for the Great Northern Railway in Minnesota.

While working in Sioux Center, IA, he met and later married the former Norma Kroon on June 29, 1951.

The railroad employment included moves to the states of Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wyoming and finally to Pueblo, Colorado where he retired on December 7, 1982.

For the past 14 years he made his home in Casper.

As an avid sportsman, Don loved to hunt pheasants.

Who could forget how much he rooted for the Minnesota Vikings?

Don was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Casper.

Don is survived by his wife Norma; one son, Kim and his wife Carol of Denver; daughter-in-law, Lynn of Casper; and three grandsons, Randy, Chris and Cam. He is also survived by two brothers, Conrad and Lloyd; and one sister, Gladys.

He was preceded in death by his son, Scott who practiced optometry in Casper from 1982 to 2006.

Family/Spouse: Norma KROON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Optometrist