Donald Moe

Donald Albert Moe, 78, of rural Battle Lake, died Monday, December 31, 2007, at Meritcare Hospital in Fargo, ND. He was born September 5, 1929, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Albert and Eldora (Johnson) Moe. He grew up in the Windom and Marshall area, graduating from Marshall High School. He attended two years of Business College in Marshall, and then entered the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. Upon his return from the Army, he settled in New Jersey and began his career as a painter and union iron worker. He was a professional painter, and union iron worker foreman, building bridges and casinos in Atlantic City. While living in New Jersey he met and married Gilda B. Cote. In the early 1980's they purchased a resort on Otter Tail Lake, which became Moe's Otter Tail Beach Resort, where he enjoyed his clients and made many friends. He was a member of the Otter Tail Sportsmen's Club, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. Donald enjoyed wood carving - donating many of his works to organizations, bird watching and feeding, hunting bear, waterfowl, pheasants, turkey, and deer, and 4-wheeling. He enjoyed living on Otter Tail Lake, and loved the out-of-doors and nature. He loved to cook for his family and friends, and was famous for his fish fries. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Gilda, who died in 1993; and a twin brother who died in infancy. Survivors include his loving companion of 12 1/2 years, Delphine "Dolly" Spranger of Battle Lake, and her daughter, Diane (Ron) Scott of Fergus Falls; his daughter, Terry Moe of New Jersey; a brother, Bob (Deloris) Moe of Battle Lake; a sister, Linda (Denny) Bruen of Manzanillo, Mexico; and Donna (John) Filippello, Sr. of Fergus Falls, who he raised like a daughter, and her children: John Jr. of Fergus Falls, Gregory (Sarah) of Hawley, Gina (Dylan) LeMasters of Kentucky, and Danielle of Fergus Falls. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Olson Funeral Home Chapel, Fergus Falls, with Chaplain Brad Skogen officiating. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery, Battle Lake. Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com