Our Savior in Windom where he was Chairman of the Board of Directors and held several other offices. He also was active in his community as a longtime member of the American Legion Post #206 where he helped on the honor guard for funerals for many years, was the commander from 1978-1980 and 2nd District Adjunct in 1985 and 1992; Don also was a member of the Bingham Lake City Council; served on the fire department from 1959-1985 where he was the fire chief for many years; and helped found the Windom Hockey Association and served on its Board of Directors. Don is survived by his wife, Eva Solem of Huron, SD; three children, Stephen (Joan) Solem of Grove City; Suzanne (Mark) Palen of Shoreview; Douglas (Laurie) Solem of Huron; 8 grandchildren, Trevor (Keshia) Grant, Sutton, Raquel, Caroline, Alex (Sarah), Hannah (Nate) and Ryland; and several nieces and nephews. Don is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Robert, John and Thomas Solem.