Donald "Donnie" Kleven

LA FARGE - Donald "Donnie" Kleven, age 70, of La Farge, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on July 26, 1953, in Stoughton, Wis., the son of Donald and Pat (Offerdahl) Kleven. Donnie graduated from Marshall High School in 1971. He married Debra Olson on May 20, 2012.

He worked hard to build a career as an auctioneer, specializing in farm, household and auto auctions. He loved and excelled at his profession, earning a reputation for being one of the best and most respected auctioneers in the State.

Racing was Donnie’s passion.  He visited many racetracks throughout the United States, but Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie always held a special place in his heart.  As a car owner, he won there on July 21, 2019, with legendary driver Kevin Olson behind the wheel. Donnie eventually served on the board of BMARA Racing and lived his dream of owning his own race car, which he maintained with a team of close friends. Donnie traveled to all 48 states and across Canada on his motorcycle and enjoyed many ATV and UTV trips with friends. While living in LaFarge, he enjoyed deer and turkey hunting with family. For the last several years, he and Deb enjoyed wintering in a retirement community in Texas, playing pool and enjoying life.

Donnie is survived by his wife, Debra; mother, Pat; children, Cody (Toni) Kleven and Kelsey (Kyle) Gleason; stepchild, Samantha Zweck; grandchildren, Paul and Lucas Kleven and Parker and Crosby Gleason; siblings, Kathryn (Paul) Collier, Dan (Tina) Kleven, and Dale (Becky) Kleven; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Kleven.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 12 noon on Sunday, May 5, 2024. A celebration of life will follow at HALVERSON’S, 1965 Barber Drive, Stoughton, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, and also from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Sunday.
 

The family wishes to thank Dr. James Heun, the nurses, and staff at the Oncology Infusion Clinic at SSM Clinic and Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care and support given to Donnie and his family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or the Melanoma Research Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590