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Official Obituary of

Donald Emil Thompson

April 25, 1932 ~ January 2, 2023 (age 90) 90 Years Old
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Obituary

Donald E. Thompson

Age 90 years. Born to life April 25, 1932 in Mauston, Wisconsin.  Born to eternal life January 2, 2023 at Vitas Hospice in West Allis, Wisconsin.  Preceded in death by his wife Barbara and son Donald.  Beloved father of Jeffrey (Catey) Ott-Thompson, John (Lisa) Thompson, Patricia (Rick) Cranford, Barbara (Brian) Roethle, Linda (Daniel) Martinez, Laura (the late Greg) Slaske, and Peter (Beverly) Thompson.  Further survived by 14 loving grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Visitation Saturday, January 7 at Jelacic Funeral Home, 5639 West Hampton Avenue from 1:30 PM until the Services at 3:30 PM.  Private entombment.

Donald was a Korean War US Army veteran and longtime traffic supervisor at Graf's Beverage Company.  He also enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, sports, and of course the Packers.  Don was also a very adept florist being self taught.  He designed and made the flowers for his daughters weddings among other beautiful things he created.

 

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
January 7, 2023

1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Jelacic Funeral Home
5639 West Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218

Funeral Service
Saturday
January 7, 2023

3:30 PM
Jelacic Funeral Home
5639 West Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218

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