George Edwin Donovan, Jr.
September 11, 1934 - November 27, 2012
Obituary
LODI-George Edwin Donovan, Jr., age 78, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 27, 2012. He was born on September 11, 1934 in Elcho, Wisconsin to George Donovan Sr. and Bertha (Brede) Donovan. He was united in marriage to Marian Sopa on June 29, 1955 and together they celebrated 57 years of marriage. George is survived by his wife, Marian; their children, Debbie (Perry) Smith, Calvin, Jackie (Randy) Smith, Rick, Pam, Sue (Doug) Ninneman and son-in-law Tom Long (Nancy) ; grandchildren, Becky (Derek) Konkol, Amanda (Josh) Nadler, Jon Smith, Wendy (Jeremy) Tobias, Tracy (Josh) Desso, Matt (Emily) Smith, Mike (Kim) Smith, Elizabeth and Brian Nolden and Cale Ninneman; and great-grandchildren Tucker Konkol, Noah and Allison Nadler, Lexie and Blake Tobias, Dominic Desso and Hunter Smith. George is further survived by his sisters, Geraldine (Herb) Miller, Arlene (Bud) Radeen, Pauline Bremer, Donna (Chuck) Stops, Beverly (Chuck) Handyside, Judy Bohne and brother, Robert (Jeanne) Donovan, many nieces and nephews and numerous friends. George was preceded in death by his parents and his first born, daughter Connie Long. George worked for Findorff Construction for 35+ years as a crane operator, was a member of Operating Engineers Local 139, and retired in 1994. George enjoyed a good game of cribbage, playing cards, casino trips, watching Brewer/Packer/Badger games, traveling around the country in their motor home after retiring, and spending time with family and friends. Funeral services will be held at FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 206 Pleasant Street, Lodi at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 1, 2012 with Reverend Michael Lee presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. The family would like to thank Lodi EMS and Lodi Police Dept. for their quick response and kind and helpful assistance. Dad – Grandpa, we will miss you. Your love and laughter will be in our hearts always and forever. As you hold me close in memory Even though we are apart, My spirit will live on in the haven of your heart. I am with you always Hamre Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care 157 S. Main Street, Lodi 608-592-3201 www.gundersonfh.com
Funeral services will be held at FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 206 Pleasant Street, Lodi at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 1, 2012 with Reverend Michael Lee presiding.
Events
Visitation
Sat Dec 1, 2012 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
First Lutheran Church(Lodi) • 206 Pleasant St, Lodi, WI 53555
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Memories
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Amanda Nadler
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Grandma,
We love Grandpa so much and he will be greatly missed by all of us. We will meet him again someday.
Love,
Amanda, Josh, Noah and Allie
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Gary Keyes
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Knew George from when I started working at Findorff in 1974--always a pleasure to be around and the very best to work with--very sorry to hear--was hoping to see him at "The Yard" sometime--just a great guy that helped make Findorff what it is
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Bertie Cmelak
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To all of you,
My sincerest sympathy.
Bertie
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Morgan
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George was truly a great man and a lot of fun to be around. The boat rides on the pontoon boat in Pardeeville are some of my favorite memories as well as the motor home visits to my Grandma Pauline's house in the summer months. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with George and his family during this difficult time.
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Florence ( Donovan ) Hay
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Hi Cousins, sorry to hear of George's passing, been many, many years since Iv'e seen most of you. It apears that George had a very lovely family and a good life. I'm sure he'll be sorely missed by all of you.
Accept my condolences,
Florence Hay
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Donna Stops
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To My Dear Brother's family
My heart is aching tonite and I just want to tell you that my prayers are with you.
God only takes the best and he took a good one this time. God Speed Bro. George.