Donald J. Mott

Donald J. Mott, 90, of Kingsford, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at his home. Don was born June 20, 1930, in Rochester, Minnesota, son of the late Elmer and Medora (Kaiserlik) Mott. He was a 1948 graduate of Shawano High School. Don joined the United States Army during the Korean War and was trained as a Combat Medic. He served as a medic with the Army in Panama, taking care of psychiatric patients, and was honorably discharged in 1953. Don married Helen Eastvold on August 16, 1952. While raising their eight children, he worked as a LVN for the Iron Mountain VA Medical Center and later, many years as a clerk for the United States Postal Service. Don was an active member of the First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain and participated in the Singing Strings and the church choir. Don and Helen also acted as foster parents for many years. He was a talented handyman and could fix anything. Don also enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen on November 24, 2017; his daughter, Deborah Anderson; four brothers, Robert, George, Richard and Willard Mott; and his-son-in-law, David McDowell. Don is survived by his children, Donald (Nancy) Mott of Aurora, Cynthia (Bruce) Strutz of Merriman, JoAnn (Gary) Boucher of Springhill, LA, Diane (Gerald) Anderson of Ellsworth, WI, Linda (Tom) Winer of Ada, MI, Jon (Donna) Mott of Stevens Point, WI and Jeffrey Mott of Madison, SD; son-in-law, Todd Anderson of Minneapolis, MN; sisters-in-law, Margaret Mott of Shawano, WI and Harriet (William) Lewis of Des Moines, IA; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 10:00 until 11:00 am at First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 am at the church. Pastor Chad Harrison will officiate. Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will conduct military graveside honors at the Quinnesec Cemetery. Condolences to the family of Donald Mott may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Donald J. Mott

June 20, 1930 - November 30, 2020