Donald P. Estrem, 68, of rural Dennison, died Friday, March 30, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 28, 1943 in Faribault, MN, son of Leonard and Ida (Lindstrom) Estrem. From age 4 he was raised by godparents Maurice MaryAnn Kasa. Graduated from Northfield High School in 1961. Worked as a heavy equipment operator for Enebak Construction in Northfield from 1962-1971. United in marriage to Nordis Blegseth on February 8, 1963 in Northfield. Don started Estrem Excavating fulltime in 1971. Member of Vang Lutheran Church, Vang Cemetery board, Dennison Lions, Goodhue County Historical Society, DNR Forestry Committee, and MN LICA. Don collected historical items and memorabilia, and was a well known historian, avid reader, and genealogist. Summers were spent exploring back roads with Norrie and the grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Nordis Estrem of Dennison, children Dan (Debra) Estrem of Inver Grove Heights, Dee Ann (Tim) Larson of Northfield, Dawn (Steve) McClenney of Cannon Falls, six grandchildren, and two sisters Betty (Paul) Knivsland of North St. Paul, and Anne (Gayle) Erickson of Rochester, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, godparents and two brothers Kenneth and Lowell. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home, Kenyon on Monday April 2, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Vang Lutheran Church on Tuesday May 3, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Vang Lutheran Church with The Reverend Terje Hausken officiating. Interment will be in the Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Vang Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation: 04/02/2012 16:00 04/02/2012 20:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service at the church 04/03/2012 11:00