Service Details
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2017
Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, Racine, WI 53403
Visitation: 9:00am until 11:00am
Funeral: 11:00am
Burial: 1:00pm at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery
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Racine – Dana Garth Ishman, 71, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 8, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Racine on December 8, 1945, son of the late Allen and Catherine (née: Forde) Ishman.
Dana was united in marriage to the former, Donna G. Domokos, on October 1, 1994, at the Wustum Museum in Racine.
Dana graduated from Horlick High School in 1964. He proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force for 38 years, retiring from service in 2004. Dana served courageously in Vietnam and Desert Storm. Following his military service, he was the Warehouse Manager for Lakeside International until his retirement. He is a member of the Vietnam Veterans Local 767 as well as VFW Post # 1391.
Dana was a “farmer at heart” living in the city. He had a passion for tractors, trains, and airplanes. He was a member of the Illinois Railway Museum, Ford Fordson Collectors Association, and the SE WI Antique Power and Collectibles. Above all, Dana loved his family dearly and treasured all the time he was able to spend with them.
Dana leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Donna Ishman; daughter, Shelly Palmer; grandsons, Corbin Palmer, Easton Lafreniere; brother, Ronn Ishman; sisters, Cheryl Brown, Pamela (Tim Jones) Ishman, Beth (Bill Urick) Koleske; mother-in-law, Florence Domokos; brothers-in-law, Glenn (Jo) Domokos, Darrell (Lynn) Domokos, Doug (Laurel) Domokos; sister-in-law, Maralee (Vaughn) Groen; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends too numerous to mention.
In addition to his parents, Dana is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Martin Domokos; brother-in-law, Ray Brown; many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A celebration of Dana’s life will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2017, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, with Pastor Doug Domokos officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of the service. Burial with full military honors will follow at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove.
The family would like to extend a heart-felt “Thank You” to Dr. Michael Mullane and his staff, as well as the Aurora Home Hospice staff for the care given to Dana during this difficult time.
Bob and Dorothy Gerber says
I have known Dana for fifty years and was always a good friend
KEITH HARTWIG says
Thank you for your service Dana, Rest in peace
MaryEllen Cole says
Dana was a true friend and caring co-worker. He always went out of his way to make sure everyone around him was happy, and he always had a story to tell. He had a passion for his hobbies, his work, and his life. He will be deeply missed, and my condolences go out to his family members as they go forward without his smiling face.
Robert Musgrave says
“………Well done. good and faithful servant.” Thank you for your friendship and service to the South East Wisconsin Antique Power & Collectible Society and for your Service to our Country.
Fred and Kathy Froeber says
Dona and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Dana, he was wonderful person, and a great friend. We both were proud to have served with Dana in the Air Force 440th AW, we will always have fond memories of our time with him, We are sorry we couldn’t make it to the service, God Bless you all, and God Bless Dana,
Ken Carpenter says
It was an honor to serve with you in the USAF Reserves. And I always appreciated the Illinois Railway Museum calendars!
Paul Buda says
I served in the Air Force Reserves Milwaukee Wisconsin for a few short years. He will be missed. He was a good person overall. God takes the good people and he treats the military veterans a little more special.
This is a post death guest sign in. I just now found out about Dana’s Passing today May 2017