Donald Peter Musch

Donald Peter Musch, age 57, of Farmington passed away peacefully Friday, September 30, 2022.

Don was born on June 21, 1965, to his parents Richard and Martha (Sande) Musch in Minot, North Dakota. He grew up on a farm and was the youngest of six kids. Don learned to farm and hunt from his dad, but gained his exceptional cooking and baking skills from his mom. He attended high school in Berthold, ND where he was an Honor Student, active in FFA, and graduated in 1983. He attended college at NDSU before moving to the Twin Cities metro area where he met the love of his life, Barb, in 1985.

After getting married in 1991, Don and Barb spent time traveling, trying new restaurants, and visiting family and friends. Don loved his job working for King Technology. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was always up for an adventure. He was an avid Pinochle player with the Musch family and always looked forward to a poker game with his buddies. Most of all, he loved spending time with his many nieces, nephews, and godchildren shooting rockets, camping, carving pumpkins, and teaching them to drive. In 1998 Don was blessed to receive a donor organ from his amazing niece, Stephanie and routinely bragged about his “blonde kidney”.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Martha Musch; his oldest brother, James Musch; mother-in-law, Irma Carlson, brother-in-law Glen Carlson, and nephew, Richard Rose.

Don is survived by his wife, Barb; sisters, Geri Moeckel, Joan Musch, and Susan Roise; brother, Steve Musch; father-in-law, Dick Carlson; and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins, and in-laws.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion St. in Hastings. A visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home with a lunch reception to follow the service.

Godspeed Donno, our loving husband, brother, good friend, “godfadda” and Uncle Switzerland.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate to The American Diabetes Association.