Obituary of Donald J. Bialka

Bialka, Don J. age 82 of Zimmerman, formerly of Big Lake, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on May 27, 2018.

Preceded in death by his parents; Leonard & Mathilda Bialka, son Timothy and his brother Norb.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Eileen.  Father of: Roxanne (Dennis) Dahler, Vicki (Bruce) Erickson, Cindy (Dave) Walker, Tom (Shelly) Bialka and Jeff (Kari) Bialka. Grandfather of: Tony Dellwo (Olea Terry), Jolene (Bill) Braun, Valerie (Ron) Bigham, Nick (Debi) Erickson, Kristen Erickson (Don Wiener), Jessi (Weston) Sweazey, Brandon Walker (Tiffany Bakke), Jason Bialka (Beth Magnuson), Amy (Erik) Luark, Andrew Bialka ( Staci Morgan), Katie Bialka (Cole Warren) and Timothy Bialka.

Great-Grandfather of: Liam, Aaron, Aria, Alexis, Sawyer, Sullivan, Sloane, Mackenzie, Madison, Jacob and Charissa.

Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Don was a faithful family man and a dedicated church member.

He worked at Waldorf Paper Company for 42 years.  After retiring, Don and Eileen wintered in Mission, TX for the last 20 years. Don was and excellent storyteller and jokester, entertaining all those that would listen.