Donald Bohnsack
February 13, 1937 - November 19, 2016
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE-Donald R. "Don" Bohnsack, age 79, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. He was born on Feb. 13, 1937, in Chicago, the son of LeRoy and Fern Bohnsack. Don married Roberta Cullen on June 14, 1958 at Lake Edge UCC. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959. Don was a master carpenter for many years. He took great pride in his new building and remodeling business. Don's attention to detail is what made him who he was. He had a fondness for classic cars which continued throughout his life. Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, Roberta; son, Dan, and his children, Jenna (Tim), Nicole and Michaela; daughter, Donna (Louie), and her children, Nathan (Crystal), Samantha (Matthew), Kendra and Lily; five great-grandchildren, Ellaina, Mia, Rhaya, Cameron and Adelie; brother, Roy (Rosy) Bohnsack; sister, Barbara (Mike) Price; sister-in-law, Geneal (Ronald) Humphrey; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 Noon, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Mary's Hospital and Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care and support. Don had a tremendous amount of love and pride for his family and will be greatly missed. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Wed Nov 23, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Wed Nov 23, 2016 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Terry Gulmire
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Lost a great friend yesterday. It is hard to put into words just what Don meant to me.
Don is the epitome of what a person could only hope to be. He was caring, thoughtful, kind, giving, considerate, and as honest as the day is long. Don didn't have a bad bone in his body. There wasn't anything Don would not do for anyone he met. His integrity, class, and ethics were boundless. We spent many hours talking about cars, retirement, condo associations, and just about anything else you could imagine. Don always made time for a discussion about whatever we needed to discuss. I am sure Don has already joined Ronnie B., John D. and Glenn P. in that hot rod shop in the sky. Love ya, miss ya and will always hold a special place in my heart for you. My thoughts and prayers are with Roberta and the entire Bohnsack family.
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Rachael McKenzie
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Sorry to hear of Don's passing, our thoughts are with your family.
Steve & Rachael McKenzie, Road Apples Car Club
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Robert & Marie Mile
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We wanted to share our condolences with Donald’s family. It is never easy to have to say goodbye to a loved one. The pain of loss can be unbearable. Our Creator promises us that one day this pain will be just a memory. That beautiful promise can be found at Revelation 21:3,4. Our pain and suffering will be a thing of the past, and we can cry tears of joy as we welcome back the ones that we love so much. We hope you find comfort in those promises.
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Jill Cerniglia
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There are no words at time like this
Thoughts and prayers sent to Roberta, Donna and Danny.