Donald Yngsdahl

Photo Yngsdahl, Donald Allen "Don" MADISON-Donald Allen "Don" Yngsdahl, age 70, died on Thursday, April 2, 2009 after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born on September 23,1938, in Madison, the son of Donald B. and Violet (Olsen) Yngsdahl. Don graduated from DeForest High School with the class of 1957. After high school he enlisted with the U.S. Army National Guard and maintained active status until his retirement. He was united in marriage to Carole Tiedke on December 23, 1961. Don continued his education and graduated from Lakeland College in 1964. While in the Reserves, Don worked as a civilian at the Army Reserve Center, Troop E 4th Cavalry. After his retirement, he worked for Dean East Urgent Care for many years. Dons need to be involved with the community led him to become a member of the Masonic Orders. He was a Past Master of the Middleton-Ionic Masonic Lodge and the Armistead-Bingham Lodge Civil War Reenactment Group. Don became a 32 degree Mason and was also a member of the York Rite, Scottish Rite, Commandery, Zor Shrine and their band. He enjoyed working with young people and became Associate Bethel Guardian for Jobs Daughters Bethel 44. Don was also a member of the Order of the Amaranth and advanced to become the Grand Royal Patron of the State of Wisconsin. Music was a part of his life and he enjoyed singing with the Madison Mannerchor. He was also a member of the American Legion Post. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carole; three children, Courtney Sharp, Andrew (Robin) Chase Yngsdahl, and Kari (Dan) Fetherston; three grandchildren, Collin, Ethan and Kyra Fetherston; a brother, Darrell (Faith) Yngsdahl; sister-in-law, Almira (Charles Melvin) Tiedke; and several nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, David and Dale. A Masonic Service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. A private burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation, Inc. in c/o Sally Acuff at 1217 Burning Wood Way, Madison, WI 53704. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to his doctors, the medical staff at UW Hospital Urology Cancer Clinic and the Palliative Care Unit for their wonderful care and support. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com