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Donald S. Sticha (Small)

November 25, 1929 – November 11, 2021

Donald S. “Tiny” Sticha, age 91 of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in the Emeralds of Faribault following a chronic illness. Donald Sylvester, the son of Charles and Josephine (Hruza) Sticha was born on November 25, 1929 on the family farm in Webster, MN. He attended New Prague High School and graduated class in 1947. After high school, Don worked as a Grain Elevatorman and in 1950 began his service in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954. On October 30, 1954 he was united in marriage to Jean Seymour at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Faribault. Jean preceded him in death on October 26, 2005. Don worked 18 years as a manager at GTA in Madison Lake, MN and later worked 20 years in maintenance at Honeymead in Mankato, MN. Over the years, Don and Jean have lived in Madison Lake, Mankato, Burnsville and Faribault. He was a member of the American Legion, and the Volunteer Fire Department in Madison Lake. She is a volunteer money counter at Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Don enjoys spending time with his family, collecting coins, traveling, baseball especially the Twins and is a casino enthusiast. Don is survived by his children, Susan Sticha and his children, Alyssa and Kyle; Greg (& Julie) Sticha and their children, Matt and Melanie; Scot (& Kari) Sticha and their children, Jennifer and Jack; Tom (& Kathy) Sticha and their children, Paul, Ryan and Megan; of 16 great -grandchildren and many beloved nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jean, his son John, two brothers, Frank and Charles Sticha, four sisters, Mary Skluzacek, Emma Kalina, Adeline Bisek and Elsie Smisek and special friend Betty Velzke. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at exactly 10:30 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive in Faribault with Fr. Cory Rohlfing officiated. The interment will be held at a later date in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. The memorial visit will be held at Parker Kohl Funeral Home on Friday, November 26, 2021, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the services. For online tributes and more information visit www.ParkerKohlFH.com.

Published November 19, 2021

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