Donald Phernetton

Donald “Duke” “Pomme” Phernetton, Sr., age 75, a resident of Frederic, died Monday, May 22, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Donald was born on March 3, 1942 in Madison to parents, Clark and Alice (Sanford) Phernetton. Donald retired from Parker Hannifin in Grantsburg where he worked as a machinist for over 25 years.  In his free time he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and bow hunting.  He always had time for family and a good political discussion. He was preceded in death by his parents. He will be sadly missed by his children: Donald, Jr. (Joann) Phernetton, Susan (Todd) Simmons, Nick (Jen) Phernetton, and Prudence (Allan) Lahti; his grandchildren: Ashley, Elizabeth, Megan, Rebbekkah, Lindsey, Justina, Drew, Zachary, Emily, Johnathan, Christopher, Josh, Cierra, Maria, Ryan, Natalie, Benjamin,  Elaine, Oscar, Roman and Leif; his great grandchildren: Chance, Lyla, Madison, Nadia, Paislee, Finley, Penelope, Jade, Ellie, Reagan and Olivia.  He is also survived by his sister, Sandra (Michael) Sivula; brother, Clark (Christine) Phernetton; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Crosswalk Community Church in Frederic with Pastor Greg Lund officiating.  Interment will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery.  Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.  Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com