Don went into the arms of the Lord on January 9, 2026, at the age of 91.
He was the loving and devoted husband to Rosanne for 37 years and the late Carole for 30 years.
His loving and proud chilrdren are Susan (Dan) Gonring, Debra (Jim) Fechter, Don Jr. (Angie) Fell, and his stepsons Michael & Timothy (Katie) McManus.
He was the cherished Grandpa of Sara (Chris) Harder, Kelsey (Ty) Hawkins, Alexa (Andrew) Busalacchi, McKenzie (Tom) Swanson, Jaden McManus, Katie McManus, Abbie McManus, and Finn McManus.
His great grandchildren are Landon & Lane Harder, Liam & Emmy Busalacchi, Jada Hawkins, Harper & Bennett Swanson.
He leaves behind his loving and caring sister Nancy Kelley, and many other relatives and friends.
Don is preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas, Albert, Gwendolyn Schank, Edward, Calvin, Shirely Green, Marion Wagner, Betty Eakin, and Billy.
Don was a great American patriot and enlisted in the Army at the age of 17, during the Korean War, wanting to be like his brothers who all served during WWII. His greatest moments happened when Don Jr. accompanied him on the Honor Flight to Washington DC.
He was offered an early retirement after 30 years of dedicated service at the Wisconsin Gas Company (WE Energies), which he could not refuse. For the next 30 years he spent enjoying his greatest passion, the game of golf. He was a great golfer and achieved 2 hole-in-ones over the years.
Dons family would like to thank Jennifer McLeod and all her dedicated care givers who have kept him safe and happy for the past 6 months at Hartland Terrace.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Peace Lutheran Church (W240 N6145 Maple Ave, Sussex, WI 53089) from 9am until the time of service at 11am. A private committal will be held at Wisconsin Memorial Park in the Garden of the Last Supper on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 10am.
