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Donald Edmund Putzer

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Apr 7, 1966 – Mar 2, 2024

Service Details

Funeral services, followed by military honors, will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Holly Anderle officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday, March 16th, from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.  

RACINE – Donald Edmund Putzer, age 57, passed away unexpectedly at Froedtert Hospital, following complications after surgery, on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Donald was born in Racine on April 7, 1966 to the late Lon and Mary (nee: Carlson) Putzer. He was united in marriage with Cheryl Lynn (nee: Vorlob) Putzer on November 11, 1983. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 46 on February 4, 2014. A few years later, on August 26, 2016, Don married Sherry Lynn (nee: Kessinger) Putzer.

With a profound work ethic, Don was employed as a journeyman sheet metal worker / lead installer with Kiernan Heating & Air Conditioning for over 30 years. More recently, he was working for Sheet Metal Workers Local 18 at K-Komfort Heating & Cooling.

Don enjoyed golfing, camping, bonfires, Jim Beam, Miller High Life, and Green Bay Packers. He was a longtime volunteer for the Racine Raiders on the chain gang.  He was the life of the party, always up for a good time and making friends & family laugh, and enjoyed spending time with his entire family and extensive circle of friends – including those at Tommy’s, Russ’s Tap and Hi-O Headquarters.

Surviving are his wife, Sherry; daughter, Amanda (Tony Vara) Putzer; son, Joe Long; grandchildren, Alaina and Braiden Kruchten; sisters, Rhonda Roushia and Denise (Patrick) Wray; nieces & nephews, Stephanie, Justin (Kim) and Sarah Putzer; Courtney (Carlos) Pavia, Kayla (Brannon) Mata and Amber (Chris) Mayfield; Brittney, Emily and Brianna Putzer.

In addition to his parents and first wife, Don was preceded in death by brothers, Michael and Jon Putzer; niece, Kaylyn Putzer; and nephew, Joshua Putzer.

Funeral services, followed by military honors, will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Holly Anderle officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday, March 16th, from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

Guestbook Entries

  1. Susan Vorlob says

    Thank you Cousin in Law for Always being at the right spot at the right time. We had some great times. I will be forever grateful for you coming into my life..LOVE YOU FOREVER
    Tell Cheryl and Kenny hey for me…Cousin Suzy

  2. Chuck Besler says

    Donny was a good man,always a smile on his face and a. joke to make everyone laugh.He will be missed.

  3. Sue Kratochvill says

    So sorry to hear this. He was way too young.
    Rest in peace Don and say hello to Cheryl.

  4. Al and Wilma Feest &Fam. says

    Sherry and family, soooo sorry for your loss. Donnie will be greatly missed. He was an awesome friend, neighbor, and a good man. I will miss his smile and wave and hi mrs feest.
    Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  8. SALLYPRIAULX@GMAIL.COM says

    Rest in peace Donny.Our thoughts and are with your family. JIM and SALLY PRIAULX.

  10. Mark & Patsy says

    Don will be missed, he was a good neighbor. Our deepest sympathy to all family and friends.

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Thank you for an exceptional service for our mother – Juan Munoz

My siblings and I recently had the unfortunate experience of having to plan a funeral for our beloved mother – Juana Munoz. During this difficult time, we were fortunate enough to come across a funeral home that truly went above and beyond what was expected. Their attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our comfort and safety throughout the entire process was truly remarkable.

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