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.

Service Details

Private Services will be held with burial in West Lawn Memorial Park