Donald John Schreiner

Donald ‘D.J.’ John Schreiner, 93, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at his home.
Donald was born on September 3, 1923 to Richard and Edna Tague Schreiner in Johnson, MN. At the age of four, Donald’s mother passed away and he lived with his aunt in Correctionville, Iowa for approximately five years. After living in Iowa, Donald returned to Minnesota where he worked on his family and neighboring farms until he was 19 years old. From there, he joined the military for three years during WWII as a flight engineer for the Naval Airforce where he most notably worked on amphibious aircrafts. After his military career, Donald returned to Minnesota and worked on various jobs until ultimately becoming a carpenter.
Donald married Patricia Fiandaca on September 11, 1953 and together they had three children, Don, Jim, and Molly. After Patricia passed away in 1998, Donald spent most of his time in Moorhead. He then married Dorothy ‘Dot’ Poore in 2000. Together, they would spend their summers in Moorhead and the winters in Arizona for the next 16 years.
Donald was an avid outdoorsman and loved to spend his time hunting, fishing, camping and gardening. He especially enjoyed square dancing with his wife Dot. Donald had a very generous heart and if anyone needed anything he was always there ready to give a helping hand.
Donald is survived by his wife, Dorothy; Sons, Donald ‘Don’ Mary Negus Schreiner, Jim Marie Schreiner; Daughter, Molly Schreiner; Grandchildren, Marina Schreiner, Peter Joanette Schreiner, Alexey Schreiner, and Samantha Jeremy Davis; Great-Grandchild, Joshua Davis; Brother, James Geraine Schreiner; Sisters, Loretta Howard Nelson and Lonnie Gilbertson. He is preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife Patricia; Brothers Richard, Victor, Jack, Bill and Tom Schreiner.
Services will take place on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 A.M. at St Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 601 15th Ave N, Moorhead, MN, with a visitation beginning at 9:30 A.M at the church. Burial will be at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery immediately following services.