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August 08/21/09, 04:43:00 PM

Offline Stensethfan

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Don Stenseth
Hey Everyone, I really hate to be the person with the lousy news, but I just recieved news that My Uncle Don Stenseth passed away early this afternoon.  I do not know many details and it really has not sunk in for me yet.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.  For those of you who knew him know that he is one hell of a guy, and for those of you who don't I can vouch that he is the type of guy who would give you his last Tee shirt even if the both of you were freezing to death.  He is going to be missed in a huge way.  I am off to be with the family right now.  I will check back in with you all a little bit later.

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August 08/21/09, 04:45:37 PM Reply #1

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Re: Don Stenseth
So sad to hear his work and conversation will be greatly missed
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August 08/21/09, 04:54:42 PM Reply #2

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Re: Don Stenseth
I only met Don once, but he talked as if we were old friends.  He was very personable, and easy to get along with.  And his photographs... they were exceptional!  He will be sadly missed!  My families thoughts and prayers are with you & yours.
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August 08/21/09, 09:48:30 PM Reply #3

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Re: Don Stenseth
Don was quite a big part of MNO My prayers are with the family
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August 08/21/09, 09:53:14 PM Reply #4

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Re: Don Stenseth
Damn, that is sad news Luke. My thoughts go out to your whole family.  Don's photos are truly some of the best.  Keep taking them from above Don.
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August 08/21/09, 10:12:41 PM Reply #5

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Re: Don Stenseth
My prayers are for you and your family Luke. He was a wonderful artist, and gave me many helpful tips in photography when I first started not too long ago. Thank you Don.

-Alex
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August 08/21/09, 11:12:16 PM Reply #6

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Re: Don Stenseth
Great photographer and a great guy.  I only met him one time, but that was enough to know what type of person he was.  Very sad news.
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August 08/23/09, 12:01:25 PM Reply #7

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Re: Don Stenseth
Very sad news...  I met Don at the Peltier GTG and he gave my buddys grandson some waxies
to fish with. Very nice guy and fun to BS with, Besides being a very talented photographer.
RIP Don, We will miss you here at MNO/MWO...

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August 08/23/09, 01:19:09 PM Reply #8

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Re: Don Stenseth
The big woods in the sky gained a true outdoorsman and a top rate person.  He will be missed.
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August 08/23/09, 02:11:23 PM Reply #9

Offline Cody Gruchow

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Re: Don Stenseth
one of the nicest guys ive ever met. talked with him at the pelter GTG for practically the whole time. gave me lots of useful tips. my prayers go out to his family, RIP don
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August 08/23/09, 08:47:52 PM Reply #10

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Re: Don Stenseth
I don't know what to say. I am just hearing this now!

I am very very sorry to hear this.

Don is an incredible person and I'm very sorry to hear this and his family wil be in my prayers. Does anyone know when the service is?

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August 08/23/09, 08:56:44 PM Reply #11

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Re: Don Stenseth
I also met him at the Peltier G2G.  Hell of a guy.  The world was a better place with him in it.
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August 08/23/09, 09:14:13 PM Reply #12

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Re: Don Stenseth
Very sorry for your loss his photo's will truley be missed on mno
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August 08/24/09, 08:47:57 AM Reply #13

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Re: Don Stenseth
Thank you very much to everyone for the kind words.  The service will be tomorrow at 2PM at Mattson funeral home in Forest Lake.  Take Care, Luke
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August 08/24/09, 06:06:25 PM Reply #14

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Re: Don Stenseth
Luke... I too met him just the one time at the Peltier getogether.... one of those guys you meet that seems like youve known him forever... MNO will not be quite the same without him... those are some big shoes to fill...  Save a good spot for a stand for me up there Don! :bow:
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August 08/24/09, 06:34:26 PM Reply #15

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Re: Don Stenseth
Never had the privilege to meet the man, but sounds like he was one of a kind.... and a damn good photographer...  Raise you glasses... :toast:
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August 08/24/09, 08:57:07 PM Reply #16

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Re: Don Stenseth
Oh no! That is so sad!
I was just admiring the photos that were posted of his not realizing he has passed away. His work is stunning. My heart goes out to his family.
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August 08/24/09, 11:20:15 PM Reply #17

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Re: Don Stenseth
i never got to meet don but from what i have heard and read he was a hell of a great man he will be missed by all of us that love the outdoors....rest in peace my outdoor friend
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August 08/25/09, 06:45:32 PM Reply #18

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Re: Don Stenseth
That is really sad to hear....

Don was a very nice man to talk to! I had some great conversations with him, about his photo's, fishing, hunting....and just about everthing outdoors.

Yep....he was a good one!

I bet the spot God saved for you is breath taking..........


Hunter
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August 08/25/09, 08:57:40 PM Reply #19

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Re: Don Stenseth
MY Heart goes out to Don's Family and know that my prayers are certainly with them!! I hope we all can still enjoy what he has brought to us all with his of photos.. Are prayers are with All of his family and friends!!!
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August 08/26/09, 02:54:59 PM Reply #20

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Re: Don Stenseth
I had the privladege to meet don for a very short period of time.  But I can defenatly say he was a very nice and generous guy.  And he was a amazing photographer and had some awesome pictures. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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August 08/27/09, 07:43:22 PM Reply #21

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Re: Don Stenseth
Thanks again to everyone who reads this and who has posted!  I know Uncle Don loved the chit chat and the jokes all of you had to offer.  He is the reason I became a member here because he said you all were good, down to earth people to talk the outdoors with!  I look forward to carrying on his memory and hopefully some day I get to meet some of you at a GTG some where!
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August 08/27/09, 09:42:21 PM Reply #22

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Re: Don Stenseth
see you at the X man...
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August 08/28/09, 08:59:43 AM Reply #23

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Re: Don Stenseth
You bet!
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August 08/28/09, 09:05:20 AM Reply #24

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Re: Don Stenseth
I first met Don at one of the ice fishing GTG. He was and is a great guy in my book. We talked for a while and had a great time talking with him. His pictures are like nothing else. "Great". This had to be one of the most down to earth guys you would ever meet. From my family to your family. We wish you all the best. He will be deeply missed by all.
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August 08/28/09, 05:20:54 PM Reply #25

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Re: Don Stenseth
I have been off line for a couple weeks.  I just saw this post.  I am very sad to hear we lost a true friend of the outdoors.  I will miss you Don!  I heart goes out to his family.

He was a real classy guy!
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August 08/31/09, 10:51:51 PM Reply #26

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Re: Don Stenseth
Same here Dennis. Have been on the road and at the State Fair for what seems an eternity and now I see this. Never had the privilege to meet Don but online here, he was always a gentleman and one of the easy folks to get along with. My prayers to his friends and family. Thanks Don for sharing all the wonderful photographs with us. You will be sorely missed.
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