Donald G Gray
June 18, 1940 - April 08, 2021
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STOUGHTON - Donald Glenn Gray, age 80, of Stoughton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at home. He was born on June 18, 1940, in Belvidere, Ill., the son of Howard and Charlotte (Teeple) Gray.
Donald was a proud trucker all his life. He drove for the family business Gray Trucking in Belvidere, before driving truck for Newell-Rubbermaid in Freeport, Ill. for 39 years. When he "retired" he went to work for Chadwick Oil & AG in Chadwick, Ill. After he decided to retire for REAL! He settled in Stoughton, Wis. Donald was a rock-solid worker and provider who believed in long hours, good time and dirty jokes.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife of 49 years, Judith. He is survived by his children, Kendell, Russell and Kari; and his brothers, Ken and Jim.
In keeping with Donald's wishes no services will be held.
Memorials may be sent in his name to UW Carbone Cancer Research in Madison, Wis. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy 51
(608) 873-4590
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Kari Gray
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Doug Olson
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I didn't know him for too awfully long but you couldn't not like that "look who ate the canary" grin of his. That and putting up with all of the razzing for being a Bears fan in the middle of Packers Country. RIP Donnie. - Ole
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Kari Gray
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Missing you terribly Dad...
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Dean Stenjem
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I am so sorry to hear about Don's passing. I will miss seeing him at the Legion. Always a friendly hello and a story is how I will remember him. Our sincere condolences to you Kari and family. Dean & Julie Stenjem
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Chad Busse
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Happy trails Don, you will be missed! Watch out for the squirrels!