Donald Claire Sheldon
November 21, 1930 - September 16, 2013
Obituary
Sheldon, Donald C.
OREGON – Donald C. Sheldon, age 82, of Oregon, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013, at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born on November 21, 1930, in Madison, the youngest son of Karl Hugo and Beulah Evelyn (Ericson) Sheldon. Donald married Nancy Hess on November 25, 1966. He graduated from Crystal Lake Illinois High School. In 1954, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in Korea. He was employed by the Village of Shorewood Hills, in Madison. Don was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Oregon. He spent many summers at his cabin in Northern Wisconsin, where he enjoyed boating and playing cards, especially euchre. In his later years, he enjoyed spending his winters in Florida. Don is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy; his children, Robin Sheldon of Sheboygan and Michael (Stephanie Ragsdale) Sheldon of Fitchburg; sister-in-law, Hazel Sheldon; many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and close friend of 50 years, Frank Ashworth. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Earl, LeRoy, and Ellis; a sister, Jeanne Pinnick; and good friend Robert Maier. Funeral services will be held at Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2013, with Pastor LeAnne Clausen de Montes presiding. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 East Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53711. A special thank you to Agrace for their love and care of Don. Online condolences may be made to www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Dr
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Sep 21, 2013 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Sep 21, 2013 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Larry and Shirley Gilbert
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Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this tough time. With time, the wonderful memories of your time with Don will flow in and warm your hearts. With love, Larry and Shirley Gilbert
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Rachael Izdepski
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I'm sorry to hear about your husband and father. You and you're families are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Rachael (Wetzel) Izdepski
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Milly McCartney
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Sorry for your loss Nancy. If there is anything I may be able to help you with please contact me without hesitation.
You, Mike, & Robin are in my thoughts and prayers
Milly McCartney
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Joni Stein
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Such a flood of memories come back thinking about Don. The first one is when he came home to be with his brother and wife after being in the service. They lived across the street from us at that time. I can just picture him smiling and laughing dressed in his jeans cutoffs and being so happy. He did love to smile! I was still in high school and he loved to tease my younger sisters and me. He was a friend to my father and they talked a lot about FLA. and living there. He was a wonderful person and I know he is missed by his family as well as his many friends.
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Marie Myers Shearing
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Nancy, Robin, and Mike - Even though I'm 750 miles away, I read the news on Madison.com every day and for some reason I happened to check the obituaries. Whether it was the drive-up at CNB (with Mitre) or at a soccer game, it was always a pleasure to see Mr. Sheldon! My deepest sympathy for your loss.
-Marie Myers Shearing
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debbie maier
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Dear Nancy, Mike and Robin, We are so sorry for your loss. Bob had read about Don in the obituary and told me. We have such great memories of Don and he was such a good friend to Bob Sr. Our Love and prayers are with you.
Bob and Debbie