DONALD E. WOLFERT

Donald E. Wolfert, 71, of W3353 County Road V, Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls after a lengthy illness.

Donald was born on Sept. 20, 1938, in Sheboygan, son of the late Frank and Crescentia (Stalter) Wolfert. On June 20, 1959, he married Sandra Scribner at St. Peter Claver Church in Sheboygan. Donald was employed at Willmans Industries in Cedar Grove for 29 years until his retirement in 1996.

Donald was a member of Blessed Trinity Church in Sheboygan Falls.

In his spare time he enjoyed tinkering with engines and was known to friends and family as Mr. Fix-it. He also enjoyed sport fishing, stock car racing, Nascar, and loved his dogs. Donald will always be remembered for building his family home, making shadow boxes and his love of moped riding with Sandra.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra; his daughter, Susan (Steven) Hedstrom of Cascade; three sons, Patrick (Diane) of Plymouth, Scott (Laurie) of Waldo, and Steve (fiancée Sue Kupsch) of Sheboygan Falls; nine grandchildren, Pamela (Brian), Sarah, Justin, Megan, Stephanie, Matthew, Ashley, Brennan, and Cammeron; three great-granddaughters, Faith, Laura and Adlyn; two brothers, Frank (Irma) of Sheboygan, Thomas (Cindy) of Sheboygan Falls. Donald is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Donald was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and John; one sister, Mary Gorr; and one grandson, Brandon Wolfert.

Funeral service was held Sunday evening, Nov. 15, at the Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls with Deacon Sy Regan officiating. Burial took place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Sheboygan Falls.

A memorial fund has been established in Donald’s name for the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wenigfuneralhome.com

The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is serving the Wolfert family.

Donald’s family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Kerpe, Dr. DeTrana, Dr. Matthews, the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, special neighbors Rich and Connie, and sister-in-law Cindy Wolfert for their special care.