Donald (Rocky) Thompson

Donald Thompson Donald H. ?Rocky? Thompson was born on May 9, 1937, in Kandiyohi, Minnesota, the son of Elmer and Olga (Monson) Thompson. He graduated from Willmar High School in 1955 and served in the Minnesota National Guard. On April 9, 1960, Don was united in marriage to Marlien Larson. Two girls were born to this union. The family lived in Kandiyohi, Wahpeton, North Dakota, and in 1970, moved to Alexandria. Don worked in the oil business first for his father for Mobil Oil, then at Sinclair and later as a bulk petroleum operator with Howie?s Oil Inc. He then sold used cars and managed a car rental service for Platto?s Auto Inc. He retired in 2002. Rocky loved to fish, play horseshoes, dance, bowl, play softball and golf. He even kept a diary of how many fish he caught daily. He enjoyed spending time with family whether at Green Lake near Spicer or at Maple Lake near Alexandria. He never missed KXRA?s ?Swap Shop? and enjoyed running the Bethany Home Coffee Shop. He was also a very active fan of the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, and Timberwolves. Rocky will be remembered for his contagious laugh. Rocky died on Monday, January 7, 2013, at the Bethany Home at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his daughters Pamela Thompson of Minneapolis and her significant other Joe Collins of San Rafael, CA, Paula and husband Gary Szalkiewicz of Eden Prairie, grandchildren Stefan Szalkiewicz and Sydney Szalkiewicz both of Eden Prairie, sister Betty Luiten of Kennewick, WA; sisters-in-law Donna Thompson of Benson, Arlene Thompson of Atwater, and Joann Thompson of Redding, CA and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Rocky was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Robert, Charles, John, and Tommy and a sister Marge Snelling. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 11:00 am from the Bethany Home Chapel in Alexandria, Minnesota with Rev. Scott Keehn officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Memorials are preferred to the Boy Scouts of America. In the ?memo line? please note ?Fish Camp?. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria www.andersonfuneral.net