Donald Paul Hrstka

Donald Paul Hrstka, 79, of Chatfield passed away at the Chatfield Care Center on February 4, 2015.  Don was born December 23, 1935 to Fred and Mary (Urban) Hrstka  in Lourdes, Iowa.

Don Attended schools in Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield HIgh School in 1953.   On September 29, 1956 he married Shirley Elaine  Ahern at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield.  The family made their home near Chatfield and started a dairy and beef operation.  Don loved farming.

In later years he enjoyed hunting and fishing.   He went on hunting trips in Colorado and Northern Minnesota.  In addition to his abilities on the farm he also started an upholstery business, and counted Mayo Clinic as one of his customers.   He will especially be remembered for his ability to  “MacGyver” just about anything that needed to be fixed.

Don is lovingly remembered by his wife Shirley, and four daughters: Lisa Hrstka of Kasson, Mishelle Hrstka of Kasson, Jacqueline Hrstka of Fountain, and Jill (David) Amundson of Waterville, Minnesota.  Six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren also survive.

He is preceded in death by his son Jeff, his parents, and eight siblings.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, February 9, 2015  at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chatfield with Father Shawn Haremza officiating.   Visitation will be held at Riley Funeral Home from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Sunday, February 8, 2015.  Committal Service will be in Stone Church Cemetery in rural Chatfield.   Visitation will continue on Monday one hour prior to services at church.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.   To share a memory of Don with the family and view his video tribute video, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com