Donald L Cushman
October 17, 1930 - December 03, 2020
Obituary
Black Earth - Donald Lavern Cushman, age 90, of Black Earth, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on Oct. 17, 1930, in Iowa County, Wis., the son of Vurl and Ruth (Ryan) Cushman. He married Margaret (Schlough) Cushman on Sept. 24, 1955, at St. Barnabas Catholic Church.
Donald served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Black Earth Legion Post No. 313. Prior to retirement, he worked as a contractor. With the trade of building he took great pride in teaching all three of his sons his knowledge. They all followed in his footsteps and went into the contracting and building trade, where they built many homes in the area.
In his free time, he enjoyed going fishing and taking trips to Canada with his friends. He loved to go coon hunting and always made sure he had the best coon dogs and was especially fond of Jake and Duke. Donald also was very involved in softball. He sponsored a softball team and was the team’s pitcher for the fast pitch softball team until he was in his 50s. His favorite holiday was Christmas and he normally went Christmas shopping by himself. The most important thing to him was his family. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Donald is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret; children, Lawrence (Mary) Cushman, Monica (Michael) Moore, Julie Cushman, Mark (Karla) Cushman, Scott Cushman; grandchildren, Patrick (Kelsey), Joe, Dominic (Erika), David (Ashley), Mindy, Christopher (Katie) and Thalassa; and great-grandchildren, Cameron, Rowan, Danielle, Quinn, Easton, Reagan and Landen; brothers, Harold (Audrey) Cushman and Ronald (Sandra) Cushman and sister-in-law, Donna Cushman. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marion Cushman; and brother, Elden Cushman.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Madison, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding. Burial will be held at St. Barnabas Catholic Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family of Donald to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Dennis Wood
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I had many enjoyable conversations with Don along with my father, Harold Wood, and I had some interesting conversations 0as they both played a lot of softball when they were younger and they both served in the Navy. My dad asked about Don nearly every time I visited him at the Veteran's Home in King prior to dad passing. If able I know Don would have been at more Legion functions as I knew it meant a lot to him as he was proud to have served honorably. Thoughts and Prayers to your family. Dennis Wood
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Mike Riley
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Thoughts and prayers go out to the Donald Cushman family during your trying time. Playing ball with Larry for many years and then his boys, Patrick and Joe, along with Larry's wife and boy's mother Mary, their family became very dear to me. Bless all of you and your families for your loss. Sincerest wishes, Mike Riley.
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Myron Nordlien
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Don was my neighbor He reroof our house and barn in 1986. Myron
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Randy Lucey
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Hi Cushman family. My sincere condolences on the death of Don. I enjoyed playing ball with/for him all those years. He was a good guy. Take care. Randy Lucey
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Vicki Cushman
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To Aunt Mick, Larry, Monica, Julie, Mark, Scott and all your families! Always loved when we go to come out to the house and visit you all! We had to wait for dad to get out and “let Rinny know” we were ok people! Your dad was my godfather and has always had a special place in my heart! Love and hugs to you all as I know exactly what you are going through with losing dad this past May. ❤️💔❤️💔
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Sara & Jeff Horein
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.