
Donald "Jerry" Kivi
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Age 84 of Eagan passed away on December 30, 2023. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Deanna; sons David (Jill), Steven, Paul (Sandy) and Joel (Jeanne); nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
After graduating from Cokato High school at the age of 16, he earned his bachelors degree in Mathematics from the University of MN. He worked for Lockheed Martin as a Computer Programmer from 1963-1997. After retirement, he volunteered at Rahn Elementary School Media Center in Eagan for 18 years before his re-retirement. He loved seeing the kids, organizing books and greeting each student by name. The media center was renamed the Jerry Kivi Media Center in 2016. He was an unwavering family man and derived most of his joy from his wife, sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed puzzles, sports and self-deprecating stories of his past.
Funeral service Saturday, Jan. 6, 11am at Apostolic Lutheran Church, 9401 Baatan St NE, Blaine with visitation one hour prior to the service. Cemetery service is Monday, Jan. 8, 11am at Pickerel Lake Cemetery in Wolf Lake, MN.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to AdoptaAClassroom at Rahn School using this link: donors.adoptaclassroom.org/s/designation/a1m5c000004dLfoAAE
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