Donald Dean Waller of Dellwood passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at his home after a brief illness. Don was born on October 18, 1930 in Strongs Prairie Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Oscar and Clara, (Rosgard) Waller. He grew up on the farm just north of Dellwood. Don graduated from Adams Friendship High School in 1948. Later in 1948 he and his friend, (and future brother-in-law) Ivan Smedbron drove to Mauston together and joined the United States Army.
Don served in the Army from 1948 until 1951. He was a member of the 3rd Army Infantry Division stationed initially in Fort Benning, Georgia before being sent to Korea.
In December of 1950 his unit was part of a task force assisting with the withdrawal of the 1St Marine Division from the Chosin Reservoir. His unit suffered heavy casualties. The war had a profound effect on Don and he considered himself lucky the rest of his life to have survived it. He was a life long member of the VFW.
After discharge from the Army in 1951 he began working at Osters Sunbeam Company in Milwaukee as a supervisor. On September 24, 1955 he married Betty Ann Barnes at the Dellwood Lutheran Church. They both lived and worked in Milwaukee until 1960 when they moved back to Adams County to own and operate Don and Betty’s Tavern in Dellwood until 1964. Don made many lifelong friends while running the bar.
After selling the tavern in 1964 Don worked various jobs before becoming an IBEW member and electrician in 1969. He was a very proud union member and loved working the electrical trade. His first few years he worked for Wolfe Electric in Wisconsin Rapids before moving on to work for other contractors including E-con Electric. He was always very grateful to Max Wolfe and Mickey Klein for helping him get started in the trade, and proud of his son and nephew for also becoming IBEW Journeymen.
Don retired in 1992. He spent his first retired years on his pontoon boat fishing on Castle Rock Lake, traveling with Betty to Arizona to visit relatives, and serving as an Elder at the United in Christ Lutheran Church in Dellwood. Don also enjoyed cars, polka music, working in the woods with his Ford tractor, gardening, and spending time with friends, neighbors, and family.
Don and Betty were married 56 years, until Betty’s death in August of 2012. Don was the youngest in his family and was the last surviving member. He was preceded in death by brothers Harold and Chet, sisters Bertha and Pearl, twin sisters Ada and Sada, and his twin sister Dorothy who died at birth. He is survived by sons Donald Scott Waller, (Liz), of Cambridge, Wisconsin, Jeff Waller, of Friendship, and David Waller of Dellwood. He is further survived by grandchildren Katie, Jon, Blaine, and Brandon, sisters in law Marge Waller and Lola Lord, sister and brother-in-law Lil and Jim Stormoen, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 25, 2016, at the United in Christ Lutheran Church, 1857 Hwy Z in Dellwood, with Pastor Brian Crane officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 11 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be at the South Arkdale Cemetery with military honors. Roseberrys Funeral Home in Friendship is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Don served in the Army from 1948 until 1951. He was a member of the 3rd Army Infantry Division stationed initially in Fort Benning, Georgia before being sent to Korea.
In December of 1950 his unit was part of a task force assisting with the withdrawal of the 1St Marine Division from the Chosin Reservoir. His unit suffered heavy casualties. The war had a profound effect on Don and he considered himself lucky the rest of his life to have survived it. He was a life long member of the VFW.
After discharge from the Army in 1951 he began working at Osters Sunbeam Company in Milwaukee as a supervisor. On September 24, 1955 he married Betty Ann Barnes at the Dellwood Lutheran Church. They both lived and worked in Milwaukee until 1960 when they moved back to Adams County to own and operate Don and Betty’s Tavern in Dellwood until 1964. Don made many lifelong friends while running the bar.
After selling the tavern in 1964 Don worked various jobs before becoming an IBEW member and electrician in 1969. He was a very proud union member and loved working the electrical trade. His first few years he worked for Wolfe Electric in Wisconsin Rapids before moving on to work for other contractors including E-con Electric. He was always very grateful to Max Wolfe and Mickey Klein for helping him get started in the trade, and proud of his son and nephew for also becoming IBEW Journeymen.
Don retired in 1992. He spent his first retired years on his pontoon boat fishing on Castle Rock Lake, traveling with Betty to Arizona to visit relatives, and serving as an Elder at the United in Christ Lutheran Church in Dellwood. Don also enjoyed cars, polka music, working in the woods with his Ford tractor, gardening, and spending time with friends, neighbors, and family.
Don and Betty were married 56 years, until Betty’s death in August of 2012. Don was the youngest in his family and was the last surviving member. He was preceded in death by brothers Harold and Chet, sisters Bertha and Pearl, twin sisters Ada and Sada, and his twin sister Dorothy who died at birth. He is survived by sons Donald Scott Waller, (Liz), of Cambridge, Wisconsin, Jeff Waller, of Friendship, and David Waller of Dellwood. He is further survived by grandchildren Katie, Jon, Blaine, and Brandon, sisters in law Marge Waller and Lola Lord, sister and brother-in-law Lil and Jim Stormoen, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 25, 2016, at the United in Christ Lutheran Church, 1857 Hwy Z in Dellwood, with Pastor Brian Crane officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 11 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be at the South Arkdale Cemetery with military honors. Roseberrys Funeral Home in Friendship is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Donald Dean Waller of Dellwood passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at his home after a brief illness. Don was born on October 18, 1930 in Strongs Prairie Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Oscar and Clara, (Rosgard) Waller. He grew up on the farm just north of Dellwood. Don graduated from Adams Friendship High School in 1948. Later in 1948 he and his friend, (and future brother-in-law) Ivan Smedbron drove to Mauston together and joined the United States Army.
Don served in the Army from 1948 until 1951. He was a member of the 3rd Army Infantry Division stationed initially in Fort Benning, Georgia before being sent to Korea.
In December of 1950 his unit was part of a task force assisting with the withdrawal of the 1St Marine Division from the Chosin Reservoir. His unit suffered heavy casualties. The war had a profound effect on Don and he considered himself lucky the rest of his life to have survived it. He was a life long member of the VFW.
After discharge from the Army in 1951 he began working at Osters Sunbeam Company in Milwaukee as a supervisor. On September 24, 1955 he married Betty Ann Barnes at the Dellwood Lutheran Church. They both lived and worked in Milwaukee until 1960 when they moved back to Adams County to own and operate Don and Betty’s Tavern in Dellwood until 1964. Don made many lifelong friends while running the bar.
After selling the tavern in 1964 Don worked various jobs before becoming an IBEW member and electrician in 1969. He was a very proud union member and loved working the electrical trade. His first few years he worked for Wolfe Electric in Wisconsin Rapids before moving on to work for other contractors including E-con Electric. He was always very grateful to Max Wolfe and Mickey Klein for helping him get started in the trade, and proud of his son and nephew for also becoming IBEW Journeymen.
Don retired in 1992. He spent his first retired years on his pontoon boat fishing on Castle Rock Lake, traveling with Betty to Arizona to visit relatives, and serving as an Elder at the United in Christ Lutheran Church in Dellwood. Don also enjoyed cars, polka music, working in the woods with his Ford tractor, gardening, and spending time with friends, neighbors, and family.
Don and Betty were married 56 years, until Betty’s death in August of 2012. Don was the youngest in his family and was the last surviving member. He was preceded in death by brothers Harold and Chet, sisters Bertha and Pearl, twin sisters Ada and Sada, and his twin sister Dorothy who died at birth. He is survived by sons Donald Scott Waller, (Liz), of Cambridge, Wisconsin, Jeff Waller, of Friendship, and David Waller of Dellwood. He is further survived by grandchildren Katie, Jon, Blaine, and Brandon, sisters in law Marge Waller and Lola Lord, sister and brother-in-law Lil and Jim Stormoen, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 25, 2016, at the United in Christ Lutheran Church, 1857 Hwy Z in Dellwood, with Pastor Brian Crane officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 11 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be at the South Arkdale Cemetery with military honors. Roseberrys Funeral Home in Friendship is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Don served in the Army from 1948 until 1951. He was a member of the 3rd Army Infantry Division stationed initially in Fort Benning, Georgia before being sent to Korea.
In December of 1950 his unit was part of a task force assisting with the withdrawal of the 1St Marine Division from the Chosin Reservoir. His unit suffered heavy casualties. The war had a profound effect on Don and he considered himself lucky the rest of his life to have survived it. He was a life long member of the VFW.
After discharge from the Army in 1951 he began working at Osters Sunbeam Company in Milwaukee as a supervisor. On September 24, 1955 he married Betty Ann Barnes at the Dellwood Lutheran Church. They both lived and worked in Milwaukee until 1960 when they moved back to Adams County to own and operate Don and Betty’s Tavern in Dellwood until 1964. Don made many lifelong friends while running the bar.
After selling the tavern in 1964 Don worked various jobs before becoming an IBEW member and electrician in 1969. He was a very proud union member and loved working the electrical trade. His first few years he worked for Wolfe Electric in Wisconsin Rapids before moving on to work for other contractors including E-con Electric. He was always very grateful to Max Wolfe and Mickey Klein for helping him get started in the trade, and proud of his son and nephew for also becoming IBEW Journeymen.
Don retired in 1992. He spent his first retired years on his pontoon boat fishing on Castle Rock Lake, traveling with Betty to Arizona to visit relatives, and serving as an Elder at the United in Christ Lutheran Church in Dellwood. Don also enjoyed cars, polka music, working in the woods with his Ford tractor, gardening, and spending time with friends, neighbors, and family.
Don and Betty were married 56 years, until Betty’s death in August of 2012. Don was the youngest in his family and was the last surviving member. He was preceded in death by brothers Harold and Chet, sisters Bertha and Pearl, twin sisters Ada and Sada, and his twin sister Dorothy who died at birth. He is survived by sons Donald Scott Waller, (Liz), of Cambridge, Wisconsin, Jeff Waller, of Friendship, and David Waller of Dellwood. He is further survived by grandchildren Katie, Jon, Blaine, and Brandon, sisters in law Marge Waller and Lola Lord, sister and brother-in-law Lil and Jim Stormoen, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 25, 2016, at the United in Christ Lutheran Church, 1857 Hwy Z in Dellwood, with Pastor Brian Crane officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 11 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be at the South Arkdale Cemetery with military honors. Roseberrys Funeral Home in Friendship is assisting the family with arrangements.
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