Obituary of Donald Joseph Solinger

Donald Solinger was born in Arago, Minnesota on January 6, 1924, and died on August 10, 2009. He died peacefully in a loving home in Brush Prairie at the age of 85. Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Viola; daughter Rosalyn; son-in-law Fred Kellogg; granddaughter Hanna Kellogg all of Vancouver; son Robin and daughter-in-law Sandy of Kimball, South Dakota; brother Kenneth Solinger of Newberg, Oregon; sisters Bertha Smith of Aurora, Colorado and Irene Lane of Fort Pierce, Florida. Don provided for his family as a marine finish carpenter in Portland and in younger years enjoyed fishing and hunting. Don's mobility was limited in recent years but he enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, shopping and going for drives. He will be missed. At his request there will be no services. Burial was private at the Fern Prairie Cemetery. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas was in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.