DONALD WAYNE VIESSMAN, age 87, of Worthington, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Worthington. He was born September 30, 1937, in Nobles County, to Éclair "Red" and Martha (Arends) Viessman. Don was raised in Adrian and graduated from Adrian High School in 1955. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1958.

Don married Joy L. Roelofs on May 20, 1957, at the First Presbyterian Church of Lismore, by Rev. E. D. Pappadackis. Don & Joy lived a short time in Adrian and moved to Worthington in 1958 where they continued to make their home. Don worked for Viessman Construction before he was employed by the City of Worthington at the Municipal Power Plant as a Chief Engineer, until 1972. He then became employed by the State of Minnesota Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at Worthington Community College until he retired in 1994.

He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, in Worthington, where he served as an Elder on the Property and Finance Committee, as Stewardship Captain, Youth Fellowship Leader, Usher, Greeter and delivered Mobile Meals. He was also a member of the Minnesota State Engineers Guild, served on the Buildings & Grounds Advisory Committee for State of Minnesota Community Colleges, the Staff Development Committee for State Community College Systems and the Worthington American Legion Post #5.

Don's family depended on his expertise on being a "fixer" for any small or large projects, and refinishing family antiques. One of his grandsons, at an early age, called him "Grandpa Pound-Pound" and would run for his tools when Grandpa would come over. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's school and church activities in which they participated. He always looked forward to visiting with the boys and their families and giving the grandchildren motorcycle rides.

Don is survived by his two sons, Bruce (Mary) Viessman, Fargo ND; and Bradley (Cindy) Viessman Hudson WI; five grandchildren, Dan (Anna) Viessman, Waconia, MN; Lisa (Dustin) Yonker, Fargo, ND; Brian Viessman, Fargo, ND; Eric (Katie) Viessman, Hudson. WI; and Kevin Viessman, New Richmond. WI; eight great-grandchildren, Aria, Noah, Anthony, Grayson, Madilyn, Nora, Cameron and Jacob; a brother, Robert (Nancy) Viessman, Cincinnati, OH; and many nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joy on October 11, 2022; daughter, Debra Joy (infant) and son, Barry Jay (four and half year old) Viessman; sister, Beverly Viessman.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 27 from 4-7 pm at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday at the American Lutheran Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Galen Smith. Burial with full military honors provided by the Adrian American Legion will be 1 pm Friday at the Adrian Cemetery.