Donald E. Viken

Donald Edwin Viken, 87, of Green Cove Springs, FL and formerly of Arlington Heights, Illinois passed away on Monday February 17th.  He was born on May 5^th, 1932 in Sioux Falls South Dakota to the late Corinne (LaBarge) and Edwin Viken.  He is predeceased by his wife Marguerite of 63 years.

Donald was first and foremost a loving husband, father, and friend.  Besides being a father, he was an attorney with Allstate Insurance and retired in 1993. He also worked for A.O. Smith, The State of California and Hertz. He served in the Army as a communications specialist with time in Germany. Donald always was helpful to those friends that needed financial and legal advice. He and his wife Marge enjoyed a great retirement with family, friends and golf! His love and friendship will be missed!  

Donald is survived by his children, Mark Viken (Kathy), Paul Viken (Terri), Ellen Grgurich (Tony), Tim Viken (Liz), Julie Mandele (Bob), David Viken, Kris Bateman (Eric) and his son-in-law, Mark Kluza. He is predeceased by his daughters, Mary Elizabeth Viken and Joan Corinne Kluza (Mark). He has 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren who are an example of his family values.

The family will receive friends in the Broadus-Raines Chapel on Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 from 1pm until 3pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Monday, February 24th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7190 Highway 17, Fleming Island, FL 32003.  A luncheon reception will follow in Sullivan Hall.