Service Details
Private Services will be held with burial in West Lawn Memorial Park
Donald W. Dei, 85, passed away in the Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, TX on Saturday, May 30, 2020. He was born in Kewaskum, WI on March 5, 1935 the son of the late Walter and Marie (nee: Staub) Dei. On April 6, 1955, in Jackson, WI he was united in marriage to the former Barbara Borchardt who preceded him in death on October 4, 1997.
Mr. Dei had been employed by S.C. Johnson and Son for over 30 years and was involved in plastic engineering. He had also been employed by Milwaukee Plastics, Schere Die Casting, and Mercury Marine.
Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Randall and Jodi Dei, Jeffrey and Kathy Dei, and Mary Ann Dei; grandchildren, Brigette (Adam) Petersen, Andy (Alisha) Dei, Taylor Dei, Alexandra Dei, Stephanie Dei, and Cody Dei; great-grandchildren, Adalein and Westin Dei. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Steven.
Dad enjoyed all outdoor family activities including camping, boating, fishing, motorcycling and RV-ing. Don was known as “Mr. Fix-it” for everyone he knew. He spent his retirement RV-ing around the country with time spent in Tucson and Horicon. Don spent his later years in Harlingen, TX and became very close to the Jay Torres family. He will be sadly missed by all.
Larry Brown says
I always enjoyed working with Don, but most especially taking motorcycle trips. Those rides always turned into adventures.
Ride on Don, say “Hi” to Barb!
John Strasburg, Greendale WI says
Randy:
My sincere sympathy to You and Family .
When I saw the name in the Notice, I was drawn to the picture of your Father.
Your likeness is evident.
God Bless.
Jeff Hrouda says
Don was a good friend. He was always doing something. From Lake Michigan boating to snowmobiling. He was brilliant and could fix anything. The last time we connected he visited Lesli and I, while driving a large RV coming from Arizona to our house in Post Lake, Wi., where he stayed with us a few days. I fondly remember snowmobile trips with him and his wife, Barb who was also a great person. Many, many good times! Rest in Peace, my friend!
Mike and Sandy Kletti says
Please accept our sincere condolences for the passing of Don. Hope you can take a little comfort from knowing everyone who met your dad knew what a fantastic person he was. We have great memories of the all the boating trips we took together and the motorcycle trips he took with my parents. He will be missed.
Laura Lee Dominguese says
So sorry to learn of Don’s passing. I enjoyed getting to know him as his mail lady on Pennington Lane. My thoughts are with his family.
Connie Garcia says
I will miss him .I was fond of him like my grandpa. I’ll miss our talks. Memories of him from Sunshine RV in Harlingen ,Texas
Brad and Carrie Taylor says
As a kid I grew up next door to the Dei’s . So many fond memories. My condolences to all.