Donald E. Beresky M.D.
March 26, 1955 - November 03, 2020
Obituary
STOUGHTON - Donald Eugene Beresky M.D., age 65, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab, holding the hand of his loving wife. He was born on March 26, 1955, in Erie, Pa., the son of Dr. Barnabus and Agatha (Mankovich) Beresky. Donald married Roxanne Marks on Feb. 25, 1999, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
After finishing his residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Don continued serving his country and spent over a year as the Captain of the CO C2d Medical Battalion in Seoul, South Korea. Major Don was a proud U.S. Army veteran and was honorably discharged on July 23, 1992.
Donald worked as an Ophthalmologist in Stoughton and East Dean Clinic for 27 years. He was a member of Stoughton Rotary Club, a volunteer with the National Ski Patrol for 25 years, and a member of the Stoughton Conservation Club. Donald was a Naui Certified Scuba Diver, which fueled the fire for many beautiful underwater adventures with his dive buddy, Roxanne. Don was an avid fisherman, snow and water skier, golfer, traveler and oyster aficionado!
Donald is survived by his wife, Roxanne; his children, Paul (Daisy) Hodel and Kit (Shira Hand) Hand; his special buddy, granddaughter, Mei Hodel; sister, Margaret "Peggy" (Rene) Brabender; brother, Dr. Ronald (Maura) Beresky; brother-in-law, James Steiner; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Agatha Beresky; father, Dr. Barnabus Beresky; and sister, Paula Steiner.
Due to COVID restrictions, a celebration of Don's life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, 3075 San-Cap Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 or Stoughton Rotary Club.
Don's family would like to take this opportunity to thank the heroes at the U.W. Trauma Center, U.W. Rehab Hospital, Skaalen and Capitol Lakes Rehab Centers, St. Mary's Hospital 4SW and Heartland Hospice Care. A special thanks to Drs. A. Musa and W. Ehrhardt for all their care through the years. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com .
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590
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Alissa Sokolik
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Dr. Beresky’s family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of a great doctor. Thank you for taking the time to train with me when I started at Davis Duehr Dean many years ago. It was a joy to work with you. I also thank you for doing my refractive surgery. I had many years of not wearing glasses or contacts. I will miss the good old days when working with you. May you be at peace now. Alissa
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John-henry
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En mmoire Don, une personne merveilleuse qui m'a accueillit comme son fils.mes penses sont pour Donald et sa famille. Love you.Poirier John-henry
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Kim Chamberlain
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Dr. Beresky was my trusted eye doctor for years. I have and always will appreciate the way he took care of me. My sympathy goes out to his family. What a wonderful and caring man to lose. Kim Chamberlain
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Cindy
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To Don, too many fun memories over many years to write about. Thank you and Roxanne for all of those! Don was a great surgeon, caring doctor, dearest friend, and was always willing to come to your aid when you needed him. My family will always be great full for your friendship and caring! We love you Don, and know you will be forever watching over us! With love, Cindy, Tim, Max and Meryl
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Peter McCanna
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It was a great pleasure being associated with Don at our Stoughton Clinic over many years. He was much loved by his patients and clinic staff. A great surgeon and clin ician. My deepest condolences to Roxie and the Beresky family. Dr Peter McCanna
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Tim & Kris Nikolai
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I truly enjoyed working with Don! He will be remembered as a great doctor and wonderful man! Our deepest sympathies! Tim & Kris Nikolai