Tesch, Donald F. "Ferd" Donald "Ferd" Tesch, World War II veteran and longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, passed away on May 20, 2016 after reaching the ripe old age of 92. Preceded in death by parents Dora and Herb Tesch and three sisters. Survived by wife of 70 years, Arlene, children Barb (Gene) Case, Jeff (Diane), Becky, Patty (Brad) Quam, and Tom, brother Robert (Audrey), and grandchildren Molly, Abbi, Kiki, Noah, Hannah, and Max. Ferd loved fishing at the lake and visiting his home town of Long Prairie, MN. A memorial service will be planned in June, details to be published here. Memorial contributions can be made to Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota at davmn.org.