The son of Henry and Elizabeth Desotell, Donald was born on June 19, 1937 in Red Lake Falls, Minn. He married Deanna Nichols on July 28, 1956. This marriage was blessed with four children, Deborah, Diane, Danette and Donald Jr.

His first marriage ended in divorce. Donald then married Ernestine Ness on Sept. 21, 1972. She died on Sept. 8, 1985. On May 3, 1986, Donald married Lois Testerman Klatt. She passed away on March 11, 1998. On October 15, 2002, he married Jennifer Luke in Wisconsin Rapids.

Donald was a retired welder. He enjoyed spending time with his family; motorcycles, woodworking and watching the wildlife near his home. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; one brother, Maurice; a son-in-law, Michael Mettelmann; and two step-sons, Randy and Richard Klatt.

Donald is survived by his wife, Jennifer Desotell, Oxford; three daughters, Deborah (Gary) Gompper, Diane Mettelmann and Danette (Scott) Stephan; one son, Donald Jr. (Laurice); 10 grandchildren, Michelle, David, Jennifer, Jessica, James, Joshua, Jacob, Johnny, Rebecca and Amanda, all of South Milwaukee.

He is also survived by four step-daughters, Renee (Ken) Stevens, Adams; Hope (Alan) Roberts, Mesa, Ariz.; Irene (Mark) Matrick, Westfield; Roseta (Mark) Krueger, Watertown; one step-son, Randy (Lisa) Thor, Big Flats; 18 step-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.