Donoven William Wersal

Donoven William Wersal

Donoven William Wersal

Donoven William Wersal, age 86, of Friendship, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was born on November 15, 1927 to William and Margaret (Wiversted) 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)

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  1. Stacey Hamman says:

    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)

  2. Cindy Krenz says:

    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.

  3. Linda Hoff Schroeder says:

    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

  4. Nancy Burdick-Seelenbinder says:

    Dorothy,
    You are in our prayers. We will miss Donoven and his “hi gorgeous” comments.

  5. Bobbie Anderson says:

    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.

  6. pat and terry byron says:

    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

  7. Dennis & Peggy Falk says:

    Dorothy,
    We will miss his smilling face and his kind manner.
    Love to you and your family.
    Dennis & Peggy

  8. Lori Ward says:

    Sorry for your loss Dorothy. keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

  9. Elizabeth Jones says:

    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.

  10. Bruce and Annette Bright says:

    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.

  11. Ray and Cheri Witz says:

    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.

  12. Jeff Laridaen says:

    Dorothy, I am sorry for your loss. I sure will miss his comments when we meet each year. My prayers are with you.

  13. Deb Bitney says:

    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

  14. Yvonne (Joachim) Siebenaler says:

    Dorothy I am so sorry to hear about Don my thoughts and prayers are with you

  15. Darlene Chase says:

    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.

  16. Ted & Kath LaDell says:

    Donny will be missed at by all at 5:05. Be Strong.

  17. Loren Lecy and Peggy Henriksen says:

    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.