Ruplinger, Donald "Donnie" R. age 77 of Andover, formerly of Tomahawk, WI passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021. Donnie enjoyed the outdoors including, hunting, fishing and spending time at the lake. He was a social person who loved spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Ina and Ralph. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathleen "Kathy"; son, Jason (Jessi); grandchildren, Kaitlin, Liam and Ryan; sisters, Linda (Bob) Andrus, Susan (Jerry) Kreuger, Cindy (Roger) Truelove; along with many nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday (10/26/2021) from 5-8 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday (10/29/2021) at 12 noon at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tomahawk, WI with a visitation one hour prior to Mass. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com