Donald Eugene Abfall Sr.
Donald Eugene Abfall Sr., age 87, of Adams, Wisconsin caught the last train out to Heaven on Monday, July 31, 2023, as he passed away in his sleep.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father David Bruener will officiate. Interment will be at the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the church.
Don was born May 27, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois to Andrew Sr. and Opal (Green) Abfall and moved to Quincy with his parents & brothers while in grade school. Coming from the big city to a farm was sticker shock. Soon he and his brother would go to a one-room school and then to A-F High School, working on the farm, helping neighbors, and after graduation working on the railroad. Then came the US Army, Don was drafted. After serving, he was honorably discharged and came home to work on the family farm and returned to the railroad where he worked for 30+ years.
Don married and proudly raised two sons, calling White Creek home. He also was proud owner of German Shepherd dogs, the last was Ringo, who was Don’s sidekick for many years. His spare time included hunting deer, riding motorcycles, snowmobiles, gardening, building things, working on cars and machines in his big garage, always accompanied by his dog. He was especially proud of his 1947 Chevrolet Truck.
After the loss of his first wife Catherine, he married Marlene, who also preceded him in death. He gained a much-loved stepdaughter, Mary and her husband Dave, who were active in his life.
Donald was preceded in death by his grandparents, father, Andrew Abfall Sr.; mother, Opal Green Abfall; wife, Catherine; and second wife, Marlene.
He is survived by two sons: Steve L. Abfall Sr. & Donald Abfall Jr. (Debbie); one stepdaughter, Mary Lamken (David); brother, Andrew Abfall Jr. (Marlene) of Minocqua; and special friend, Shirley Theisen. Four grandchildren: Megan, Steve Jr., Catherine & Lily; nephews: Karl (Dawn) & Rodger (Donna); and niece, Jerry (Bill). He is further survived by numerous grandchildren, grand nieces & nephews, great-grandchildren, and cousins.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Donny, Debbie Steve and family. So sorry to hear the news. Big Don sure had some great stories and will be missed!
So sorry to hear. Prayers for the family.
So sorry for your family’s loss. Always enjoyed the stories Don would share. Great memories. He will be greatly missed.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts during this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family
Sorry for your loss
What a Great Guy! Going to miss his stories! Sympathies to all of Don’s family.
Donny and Steve I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our families will keep you in our heart and prayers. 💕
We are so sad about the loss of our wonderful neighbor Don. He will be remembered fondly by all of us at the David house. His rough voice hid a soft heart. I hope he always looked forward to our annual Halloween visit and this past year was special since we were able to have a nice long chat. Have a beer for Dennis and I at the Pearly Gates Don. Love, Theresa, Dennis, Hannah (Steven), Arran, JT
Our sincere condolences to Don’s family and friends. We didn’t know Don but from all the comments we have read he was a wonderful person and truly loved. Don touched many lives and will be thought of often and never forgotten. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. This Bible verse recorded in John 5:28 has been of comfort to our family when experiencing a loss. It reads “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus Christ) voice and come out “. The death of a loved one is extremely painful but have faith in God Jehovah’s promise of a resurrection. May the God of all comfort give strength and his love to each of you always.
Our sincere condolences to the Abfall family and Mary and David. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace. 🙏
Suzanne (Theisen) and David Gentleman
In our thoughts and prayers
Donny, Debbie, Steve, Stevie Jr., Megan, Catherine, Lily, Karl, Dawn & family~I am so sorry for the loss of y’all’s Dad, Grandpa and Uncle. Don was quite the character!! He sure would always have me laughing! Donny & Steve can also…as the saying goes “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”!! 😉 ♥️🥰♥️ Remember all the good memories and laughs and please make sure to tell all the grand and great grandkids all about him. He was a wonderful man and will be so deeply missed! 😇 Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers! 🙏✝️🙏 Many Big hugs sent~🥰 I wish we could be at his funeral. We will be there in thought. Much love~Curtie & Michelle
So sorry to read about Don’s passing. I knew him from the Co-Op and I used to work with Marlene and now he joined her. Love to all and God Bless.
Don and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.
Thinking of you all… May good memories keep your heart full at this sad time!
So sorry for your loss
One of Adams Yard’s best switchmen, Chicago & North Western!
Kickem Don
RIP
Donny, Steve, and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. We are thinking of you all during this time.
He was a good family friend of so many years.
My sympathy and love to Donny, Deb, Steve, Shirley and families.
Steve, Donny and Debbie and family So sorry for your loss, my condolences to everyone. Cherish the memories.
So sorry to hear this; thinking of you all at this sad time.
Mary and family, so sorry for your loss! God Bless!
Hi-ball Donnie!
So sorry for your family’s loss
Derek and Krista Pavelec
I am so sorry Donny Steve and family for the loss of your father. He was a great man with a great family and will be missed dearly. Enjoy your many memories!
Was sorry to hear of Dons passing. He will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry for you family’s loss.
Donny, Debbie, Steve and families, Sorry to hear about your Dad. I know how much you’ll miss him but you have lots of memories to hang on to. Take care.
Lots of fun memories with Don. I loved talking to him about working my grandfather on the railroad together. Donny, Debbie, Steve, and family we are so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.
Sorry for your lost.
Sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry on your loss