Don was born on June 9, 1925 in Manitowoc to the late Harry A. and Ida Wilke Barneson. He was confirmed in 1939 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1943. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. Don was stationed in Italy, Africa, and South America and had attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his honorable discharge, he joined the Air Force reserves for the next seven years. On June 27, 1953, Don married Nancy Ann Stanzel at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding for 43 years until his retirement in 1986. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, bowling, flying his plane, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of VFW Otto Oas Post 659, the Experimental Aircraft Association, Nagirroc Flyers, and was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church where he had served on the Church Council and as an usher.
Survivors include Don's wife of 58 years: Nancy; one son and daughter-in-law: Keith and Cheryl Barneson, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law: Kathy and Duane Reed, Winchester, VA; five grandchildren: Zachary Barneson, Manitowoc, and Tyler, Dakota, Noah, and Ford Reed, Winchester, VA; one brother and sister-in-law: Robert A. and Donna Barneson, South Lake Tahoe, CA; three brothers-in-law and their wives: Michael and Ronda Stanzel, Two Rivers; Robert Stanzel, Sturgeon Bay; and Mark Stanzel, Two Rivers; two sisters-in-law: Sandra and Kermit Bennett, Hertford, NC; and Linda Stanzel, Manitowoc; also nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Harry and Ida Barneson; sister and brother-in-law: Dorothy and Ash Aschenbach; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Reinhardt and Marion Stanzel.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1033 South 8th Street, Manitowoc from 9 am until the time of the memorial service at 11 am. The Rev. Benjamin Schaefer will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659. Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any memorials in Don's name to be sent to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Don's family would like to extend their thanks to all the workers at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center and Hartland Hospice for the great, loving care they provided to both Don and his family.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from May 6 to May 8, 2012
Don was born on June 9, 1925 in Manitowoc to the late Harry A. and Ida Wilke Barneson. He was confirmed in 1939 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1943. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. Don was stationed in Italy, Africa, and South America and had attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his honorable discharge, he joined the Air Force reserves for the next seven years. On June 27, 1953, Don married Nancy Ann Stanzel at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding for 43 years until his retirement in 1986. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, bowling, flying his plane, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of VFW Otto Oas Post 659, the Experimental Aircraft Association, Nagirroc Flyers, and was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church where he had served on the Church Council and as an usher.
Survivors include Don's wife of 58 years: Nancy; one son and daughter-in-law: Keith and Cheryl Barneson, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law: Kathy and Duane Reed, Winchester, VA; five grandchildren: Zachary Barneson, Manitowoc, and Tyler, Dakota, Noah, and Ford Reed, Winchester, VA; one brother and sister-in-law: Robert A. and Donna Barneson, South Lake Tahoe, CA; three brothers-in-law and their wives: Michael and Ronda Stanzel, Two Rivers; Robert Stanzel, Sturgeon Bay; and Mark Stanzel, Two Rivers; two sisters-in-law: Sandra and Kermit Bennett, Hertford, NC; and Linda Stanzel, Manitowoc; also nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Harry and Ida Barneson; sister and brother-in-law: Dorothy and Ash Aschenbach; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Reinhardt and Marion Stanzel.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1033 South 8th Street, Manitowoc from 9 am until the time of the memorial service at 11 am. The Rev. Benjamin Schaefer will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659. Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any memorials in Don's name to be sent to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Don's family would like to extend their thanks to all the workers at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center and Hartland Hospice for the great, loving care they provided to both Don and his family.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from May 6 to May 8, 2012
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