Donoven William Wersal
Don graduated from East High School in 1946 and briefly attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He worked a year at Otis Elevator in 1947 and spent his 35-year career with Wisconsin Bell/AT&T as a Construction Foreman. Don married the love of his life, Dorothy Pahmeier, on March 27, 1953, in Madison, WI.
Don served as a State Guard during WWII while in High School and as a Seabee in the US Navy Reserve from 1948 to 1960. He was active in the Castle Rock Lions Club and enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, pheasant hunting, and spending time with his family and many friends.
Before retiring in 1983, Don built his retirement home out of telephone poles on Castle Rock Lake. “Honest Don” was best known for his famous sayings and sense of humor. He loved his Springer and enjoyed spending time on his pier.
Don was preceded in death by his son, William Ernest Wersal, and his parents. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ann Wersal (Pahmeier) of Friendship; son, James (Lori) Wersal of Stoughton, daughter-in-law, Ann Wersal of Madison, foster sister, Elizabeth Jones of Tucson AZ, grandson, Scott (Krissy) Wersal of Madison, grandson, Chris (Amber) Wersal of Round Lake, IL, granddaughter Angela (Jon) Robinson of Logan, UT, grandson Austin Wersal of Stoughton, and four great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at United Christ Lutheran Church from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with a luncheon following. Interment will be private at the Quincy Cemetery.
“Whither the midst, the falling dew; I will be laid in the plot next to you” (Author: Donoven Wersal)
Dorothy,
So sorry to here of Donovens passing. He will truly be missed by all that knew him. I will miss him asking me ” Gorgeous have you saved a life today”. Prayers for you and your family.
Stacey ( from Roche A Cri Clinic)
Dear Dorothy, Jim and all the Wersal family:
I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Don. My memories of him will always be sweet. He had a gentle teasing quality that could make everyone feel just a little special. I can hear him now calling me “Cinderfella”.
I wish for you peace and the overflowing of happy memories.
Don was “one of a kind”. His yearly trip up north to our farm for “Deer Hunting” will always be most memorable. His great sense of humor, kindness and friendship to our family will always be cherished. And the wonderful “family reunions” at the Lake for the past 35+ summers will always be cherished by all. I am sure he is in heaven making everyone laugh!!! We’ll miss you Don!
THE HOFF FAMILY
Dorothy,
You are in our prayers. We will miss Donoven and his “hi gorgeous” comments.
Dorthy, I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing.My prayers are with and and your family.Don had such away about him that he touched every one he came across.He always knew how to get a smile from every one he met and Don sure knew how to make you laugh,Don will always be missed but never forgotten.God Bless.
dear Dorothy
we wish you the very best- we will miss his keen sense of humor, and all his Norwegian jokes- try to be stron and think of all your happy memories- take care
Dorothy,
We will miss his smilling face and his kind manner.
Love to you and your family.
Dennis & Peggy
Sorry for your loss Dorothy. keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
I will miss my Foster brother very much. His sense of humor was always outstanding. I always loved being greeted by him with, “Put it in the vise”.
He was an excellent and faithful husband, awesome Father, Grand Father, and Great Grand Father too.
He always had Springer Spaniels and I am pretty sure he’ll be surrounded by puppy Springers in heaven.
Only time will heal the loss of Don Wersal.
We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We do remember the good times. He will always be a warm place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. We will miss him.
Dear Dorothy, I was very sadden to hear Don passed away. Wish I could be there to give you a hug. See you in the spring.
Dorothy, I am sorry for your loss. I sure will miss his comments when we meet each year. My prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear about Don’s passing! He was a great guy. Keith Sevrud kept me up with you folks for a while. May God bless and take care of my Godfather! Mom; Shirley; does not have e-mail but our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless! Deb
Dorothy I am so sorry to hear about Don my thoughts and prayers are with you
Dorthy, I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing.you are in thoughts and prayrers. everyone from United in Christ Church have fond memories of Don and we will miss him.Blessings always. Darlene Chase.
Donny will be missed at by all at 5:05. Be Strong.
Dorothy and family.Don was a fun guy and will be missed by many. I knew him from lions. I always loved his jokes.
Long live his memory.