Donald E. Derauf, M.D.

Derauf, Donald E., M.D. Age 99. Beloved and devoted husband of Alma. Loving father and grandfather of Bruce (Judy), Susan (James O'Neill), Chris (Stephanie), David (Yuko), Fiona, Andrew, Ian, Torstein, Zoë, Hawea, Evan, Alec. Donald was born in Brainerd; he moved with his family to St. Paul when he was three years old. He graduated from Central High School and obtained B.S. and M.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during WW2. He practiced internal medicine until he was 69; after that he volunteered for many years at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. He was a kind and gentle man. We will miss him greatly. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Doctors Without Borders or the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.

Published on September 18, 2024