Donald David Lord

Donald David Lord

July 31, 1948 - August 15, 2021

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COTTAGE GROVE - Donald D. Lord, age 73, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on July 31, 1948, in Muscoda, Wis., the son of the late William and Gertrude (Bock) Lord.


Don attended UW-Platteville and Madison Area Technical College obtaining degrees in Accounting and Culinary Arts. He worked for over 18 years as a lobbyist for the Wisconsin Medical Society. He later worked for WPS (Military and Veterans Health).


Don is survived by his wife, Shari of Cottage Grove; son, Justin of Milwaukee; siblings, Mike (Marietta) Lord, Jane (Art) Grunden, Samuel (Dora) Lord, Kathy (Rick) Simmons, Sue (Kin) Miller and Barb (Mark) Eggleston; brother-in-law, Jim Riddle; sister-in-law, Kay Lord; and mother-in-law, Evelyn Valeria.


In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Hewuse, Jean Reiners and Pat Riddle; brothers, Peter Lord and William Lord; brothers-in-law, Francis Hewuse, John Reiners and Jim Valeria; and father-in-law, John Valeria.


A private visitation will be held at Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Don’s name to Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.


Apreciaremos nuestros recuerdos y te amaremos por siempre.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com <http://www.gundersonfh.com>.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420




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Diane Milanese
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Our thoughts are with you Shari, Justin, Marissa and family. We are so thankful that our path crossed with Don. We will keep you all close in our thoughts as well as our prayers. Joe and Diane Milanese
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Lynn (Hying) Davis
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My deepest sympathy to the family, may your memories help during this difficult time. Don will be missed by many.
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Terri Weaver
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I worked at the Wisconsin Medical Society when Don did. He was such a fun and pleasant man to be around. My deepest condolences to his family.
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Adrienne G Ramirez
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Shari - We are so very sorry for your loss. Our memories of Don are fond ones. We are holding you and your family in our hearts & prayers. Adrienne & Jesse Ramirez
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Brian Jensen
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Over 45 years ago I worked for the Assembly Majority Leader (A guy named Tony Earl) and Don worked for the Minority Leader (A guy named Tommy Thompson). Later in life we joked that without us neither would have ever been Governor. Don became one of my most cherished friends, and Linda & Shari best pals as well. He had a great wit, a kind attitude towards everyone, and I will always remember the dinners and drinks we shared over the years. He was a decent man and I will miss my friend.
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Steven Spottswood
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We extend our deepest sympathies to the Lord Family during this time. Keeping you all close in thought and prayer that your hearts are healed a little more each day. May your strength and wonderful memories shared with Don carry you through this difficult time.

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