Donald Lewis Dilworth Sr., age 63, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at his home following a courageous battle with COPD.

A Private family service will be held, with a public memorial service in Racine, Wisconsin at a later date.  Interment will be at the West Lawn Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin.

Donald was born May 8, 1943 in Portland, Indiana to Maurice and Alpha (Arnold) Dilworth. He was raised in Fort Recovery in Ohio. Donald served in the U.S. Navy from June 2, 1960 to March 28, 1964 and later served in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 1998. He married Diane K. Orth on June 2, 1962 in Racine, Wisconsin. Following retirement, he and Diane moved to their home in Adams County.

Donald was very proud of his military service, earning numerous awards and citations.

Donald enjoyed woodworking, fishing, HO trains, NASCAR, riding his ATV, and playing with his dogs, Baxter and Bernie.

Memorials may be directed to the American Lung Association.

Donald was preceded in death by his Parents, Maurice and Alpha Dilworth.