Donavon D. Leu

For the Love of Orchids

Donavon "Don" Leu, age 90, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on June 19, 2026 at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Survived by daughter, Sherri Leu; step-daughter, Peggy Weber (Dean); step-grandson, Derek Hoffman; brother, David Leu; and nieces, Sarah Anderson (Jamie) and Laura Leu (Adam).

Preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Leu; step-son, Jerry Frampton; parents, Roland and Ella Leu; and brother, Ronald Leu.

Don was born in Pierce, Nebraska on November 11, 1935, graduated from Johnson High School in St Paul, Minnesota in 1953, and served in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves.

Don worked for 3M, Sperry Univac, Boeing, Data Products, Control Data Corporation and Network Systems Corporation. In retirement, Don worked at Orchids Limited and he is former President of the Orchid Society of Minnesota.

Don married Ellen G. Frampton on May 25, 1984 in Elk Point, South Dakota. His favorite past times were watching sports (Wild, Vikings, Twins), growing orchids, golfing, and fishing on Mille Lacs Lake.

Interment to be held on July 31, 2026 at 11 am at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 3400 Century Ave N, Mahtomedi, MN 55110, followed by memorial gathering at 12 pm at St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville, MN 55038.

memorial service

Gravesite Service

July 31, 2026

Evergreen Memorial Gardens 3400 Century Ave N, St Paul, MN 55110, USA

memorial service

Memorial Gathering

July 31, 2026

St. Genevieve Catholic Church - Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville, MN 55038, USA