I have learned of the recent deaths of two Minnesota Birders. Roger Preuss of Minneapolis, best known for his wild life paintings, died May 15 at age 85. He won the 1949 federal duck stamp contest and often donated his art work to raise funds for conservation groups.
Eleanor Colburn, better known for her work in Minneapolis City government, died in Florida April 24 at age 76 as a result of injuries suffered in an assault. Even though she moved to Florida in 1986 she maintained her membership in MOU. When I agreed to monitor the deaths of Minnesota birders, it was with the assumption that it would include all birders, not just current MOU members. If you are aware of deaths of any, please forward the information to me. Manley Olson
