IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Donovan Chester

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Theis

Oct 13, 1942 — Oct 24, 2026

Obituary

Donovan "Don" C. Theis, age 84, of Ramsey, died Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. ___, November _, 2026, at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Anoka with visitation one hour prior. Fr. ___ will officiate. Burial will be held at ___ on ___, November _, 2026, at St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery in Kimball. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a Veterans Association.

Don was born on October 13, 1942, in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, to Oscar and Luella (Dahnke) Theis. He graduated from Kimball High School with the Class of 1960. After graduation, Don went on to serve in the U.S. Army for four years, where he was stationed primarily in Germany.

On May 20, 1966, Don married Elizabeth Ruhland, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Watkins. Together, they built a home and raised their family in Ramsey, where they remained for the rest of his life.

Don devoted over 30 years to Sperry Univac, where he worked as a quality supervisor. He was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Anoka and the Kimball Legion Post 261.

He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, keeping his cars spotless, and attending his grandchildren's events. Most importantly, Don was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth; sons, Duane and Scott Theis, both of Ramsey, and Brad (Michele) Theis of St. Francis; grandchildren, Jessica, Jordin, and Hannah Theis; great-grandson, Braxton; sisters, Audrey Anders of Litchfield and Doris (Arnie) Mead of Clear Lake; and nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Don is preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Del Anders.

____ will serve as urn bearers.

Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Kimball. Obituary, Guestbook, and Video Tribute online at www.dingmannfuneralcare.com

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