As a member of the Executive Board for our beloved association, it is with great sadness to learn of the passing of Don. After a reminder of the sacrifices he encountered i.e., Served his country during the Korean conflict entering active service in October 1952 and landed at Inchon, Korea in March 1953. He served with “D” Company, 17th Reg. 7th Infantry Division as machine gunner. In early July 1953 he was wounded in action at battle for Pork Chop in Yonchon, Korea. He was recovering from wounds in Tokyo Army Hospital when armistice was signed on his birthday, July 27, 1953. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in 1954.
Donald was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, Combat Infantry Association and the National Rifle Association.
A grateful Nation, along with his brothers of the Combat Infantrymen's Association, Inc., will miss him dearly.
Requiesce-In-Pace (R.I.P.) warfighter!
Sending hugs and prayers. Don was a wonderful neighbor and friend. So many happy memories of that time.
Sorry for your loss. The Combat Infantry will miss him and appreciate his service the our Country! If you need any assistance please ask. Our C.I.B.#104 Wisconsin will honor him at our next meeting.
To Carol and family, my deepest condolences. Donny was a great guy, and I had such a great time working with him when I started at the police department. After his retirement he always was happy to give me his time if I had a question. He will be truly missed.
My condolences to your family. Donny and I used to talk photography together and he generously shared some of his equipment and supplies with me. I lost contact with him in past years but I do fondly remember him here. He was a great guy.
My deepest condolences to Don's family. It was an honor to have worked with Don at the SPD. We shared our deep interest in photography. Don was an electronic genius, he could fix anything. His gentle personality will be missed.
My sympathy to the family. He will be missed.
I would like to offer my condolences to the Van Engen family..I worked with Donny at the PD for 5 year's till Donny's retirement,.we had many adventures together..I always loved his laugh...He will be missed.
Carol and family,
Many memories of Don from connections beginning with my husband who worked with him at Van’s and later on as tech with the city. Always a smile on his face. My sincere condolences. Sue Strysick
Carol & Family, So sorry to hear of Don's passing. Many fond memories of him through the years. He will be missed.
Sending hugs. Don was a friend and neighbor. Such a special man. So sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.
