Donnie L. Davis, age 38, of Mauston, Wisconsin died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI following a sudden illness.
Memorial services will be 2;00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Collin Vanderhoof will officiate. Interment will be at the Dellwood Cemetery, Town of Strongs Prairie, Adams County, Wisconsin at a later date.
Friends may call at Roseberrys on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Donnie was born April 28, 1969 in Woodstock, IL to Donald R. and Betty J. Davis. He and his family lived in many cities throughout his childhood. Donnie graduated from Nekoosa High School in 1989. He worked at Ho Chuck Casino before his health forced him retire. 
Donnie enjoyed shooting pool and playing darts, horseshoes, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his family.
Donnie was preceded in death by grandparents and his uncle, Duane Pabst.
Survivors:
Parents Donald and Betty Davis of Mauston, Wisconsin
Brother: Duane Davis of Mauston, Wisconsin
Sister: Susy Davis of Mauston, Wisconsin
Nephew: Alton Copus of Mauston, Wisconsin
Nephew: Chris Davis of Mauston, Wisconsin
Aunt: Diane Pabst of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Aunt: Debbie (Les) Severin of Iowa
Aunt: Donna Pabst of Wis. Rapids, Wisconsin
Uncle: Dennis (Kathy) Pabst of Beloit, Wisconsin
Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So sorry to here about Donny. He was a wonderfull Person. Our prayers are with you and the family.
grandma and grandpa i know this is hard but donnie was always there. he was the knight in shinning armor to everyone really the only one people could talk too he lifted so many people and put smiles on there faces that will last forever. time will only co
Dear Sister & Don,
Eileen told me today of your son’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I was able to find this site so wanted to send you my deepest sympathy.
I’m truely sorry for your loss. I met Donnie several years ago and always enjoyed his wit and zest for life. He will be sadly missed. God Bless him and all of you. Again I’m sorry for your loss.
Don, Betty and family,
my deepest sympathy to you and the family. Donnie was a truely wonderful person who always thought of others before himself. We are all better people for knowing him and loving him. God Bless You.
Pat Mullens
Don, Betty, Suzy, Duane, and family,Donnie was more than a best friend, he was like a brother to me. Donnie always gave, and never took, he had such a big heart. He was one of a kind, and you couldn’t have asked for a better friend. He will truly be misse
DONNIE WAS THE NICEST GUY. HE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH AND OFFERED A SHOULDER, WHEN NEEDED. I STILL CAN’T BELIEVE HE’S GONE, BUT I KNOW I’LL SEE HIM AGAIN IN HEAVEN.
SINCERELY,
PATTY
Don, Betty and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss I remember Donnie coming into four season and always saying he was going to take us to Hawaii or anywhere we wanted to go. Let’s go he would say. May god’s love guide you during this time of sorr
Donnie was always the life of the party, he always had a good joke to tell and could always make anyone laugh. He will be greatly missed.
we express our deepest sympathy to the family of donny and god bless.
Don and Betty, My staff and My self send our love and prays to your family.
Betty,Don and family. Iam so sorry about Donnie. He was such a ray of sunshine. Although he had health problems he was always so happy go lucky in his attitude.Iam so fortunate to have known such an awesome person. Sometimes we dont understand why people
DON, BETTY, SUSY AND DUANE,
WE ARE SO SAD TO LEARN OF DONNIE’S PASSING. WE HAD SO MANY GOOD TIMES WHEN DONNIE WAS IN BETTER HEALTH. HE WAS ALWAYS "THE LIFE OF THE PARTY", AND MADE EVERYONE FEEL WELCOME. HE IS NOW IN HEAVEN WITH SUSY’S BABY, WHERE HI