Donald Bronski, 81, of Roseville, MN dies

Donald Bronski, 81, of Roseville, MN lost his battle with cancer on May 20, 2016.
Survivors include daughters: Beth Bronski, Barbara (Leon) McCormick and Carol Michels; ex-wife Sally; brothers: Richard Klindera and Robert (Frances) Klindera; grandchildren: Samuel (Haley Swanson) Michels, Meghan Michels, Jesse McCormick, Patrick Montgomery and many nieces and nephews.
Don was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was proud of being the first student accepted into the MFA program at Mankato State University.
Don taught in Babbitt for five years. He then taught psychology, sociology and theater arts at Vermilion Community College in Ely for more than 20 years, where he also coached football for three years. He directed over 125 theater productions over his lifetime and chaired three fine arts festivals in Ely.
Don helped design and secure the funding for the Fine Arts Building added to the college in 1978. His favorite productions included A Lion in Winter, Death of a Salesman, Brigadoon and Fiddler on the Roof. He was awarded the Ely Music and Drama Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.
Interment at Ft. Snelling, June 1 at 2:00 p.m. with a celebration of his life from 4-7:00 p.m. at 2694 Farrington St. Roseville, MN 55113.
Turn out the lights Mr. B, it’s time to go home.