Floyd “Donald” Wytaske, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at The Cedars of Austin.

Don was born on May 21, 1931, in Denison, Iowa, to Leo and Helen (Alwin) Wytaske. He moved around with his family as a child and when he was in his teens, they moved to Austin, where Don attended Austin High School. On Sept. 30, 1950, he was united in marriage to Dolores Tabor in Austin. Together the couple had five children. Don worked at Hormel Foods in Austin for 40 years. He was a hard worker and instilled a work ethic early in his children’s lives. Don and the kids overhauled coke crates for the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Austin and he took his children throughout southeast Minnesota on Sunday mornings delivering newspapers. From 1970-1976, Don ran a Sno-Jet snowmobile dealership out of his garage. Don and his son, Mark, also owned and operated Cedmarc Enterprises, building race car components. He also farmed with his friend, Russ, for a few years. After retiring from Hormel, he started Don’s Lawn Care. Don enjoyed the Minnesota Vikings and Monday night football. He loved cars and racing, building and racing stock cars throughout Minnesota and Iowa. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his children, David (Betty Jean) Wytaske of Austin, Gail (David) Moffit of Austin, Janet (Daryl) Johnson of Owatonna, Minnesota, Mark (Annette) Wytaske of Austin and Scott Wytaske of Maplewood, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Howard (Sharon) Wytaske of Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Helen Wytaske; wife, Dolores, in 2005; and five brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Austin. Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association. Services are prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.