Criswell, Pastor Harold Donald “Don”

Went Home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2015 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Thelma for 62 years. Loving dad of Donna (Michael) Owens, Lynn (Dennis) Bracher and Deneen (Jim) Sikma. Proud “Pop” of Darrell (Alisha) Owens, Jared (Julie) Owens, Michael Bracher, David (Jamie) Bracher, Kathleen (Thomas) Dunlap, Brian (Amy) Sikma, Andrew Sikma, Abigail Sikma, Jonathan Sikma, Benjamin Sikma, Anna Sikma, Bethany Sikma, Chloe Sikma, Joseph Sikma and Nathan Sikma. Great-pop of Aiden, Eli, Liza, Alyssa, Angelina, Ashlynn, Ivan and Rafael. Brother of Ruthanne (Donald) Thomas. He is preceded in death by his “precious pup” grandson Philip Sikma. Further survived by other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be Tuesday January 6, 2015 at Falls Baptist Church, N69 W12703 Appleton Ave. in Menomonee Falls, from 1pm until time of service at 2:15pm. Burial to follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. 

Don was born in Elkton, MD on September 29, 1934 where he was a farm boy and a mechanic. He was called by God to preach, and Don pastored for over 40 years in Tennessee, Maryland and Indiana. As a Pastor, he was devoted to spreading the Gospel not only here, but around the world. He is loved and will be missed by many. 

Memorials in Don’s name to Missions at Falls Baptist Church or to AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc would be greatly appreciated.