Donald "Don" William Temby
July 20, 1938 - April 13, 2020
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MONONA-Donald “Don” William Temby, age 81, of Monona, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Oak Park Place-Madison. He was born on July 20, 1938, in Reedsburg, the son of Donald J. and Grace (Erdahl) Temby. Don graduated from Bellville High School. For the past 48 years, Don lived in Monona. Don was employed at the State Medical Society for over 30 years. He was a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Monona Fire Department for 15 years and a Fire Instructor at MATC-Madison Fire Academy.
Don was very talented in so many things. He designed and built his cottage, many pieces of furniture, and he was always helping someone with plumbing, electrical or home improvement projects. He always would say “I’m a Jack of all trades, master of none.”
Don looked forward to trapshooting, hunting, Bear Bluff, Water Fights with the fire dept., hunting, getting together with friends, and the occasional trip to Green Lantern for bloody marys was always a treat for everyone. For 25 years, Don was an usher with St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Monona. Don enjoyed traveling. His last item on his travel bucket list was Alaska. Last summer with family, he did 14-day Alaskan Cruise which included a train trip to Denali and bus trip to Anchorage. Don was a man of integrity, a man with great advice and willing to lend an ear. He was quick with a joke, role model, neighbor, friend, and an amazing dad & grandpa.
Don is survived by his daughters, Kathy Kittle, Julie Frasier, Lori (Terry) Dunivon, and Kristen Salewski; grandchildren, David, Danielle, Shannon, Renee, Christopher, Justin, and Abigail and six great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother, Larry Temby (Karen Mayerl), and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Marie Dahl.
During this time of unprecedented health concerns, a private family service will be held. Celebration of Life will be announced later. We encourage you to share online condolences with Don’s family at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Arnold Braund
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The Bear Bluff Gang - 1990. We enjoyed many hunts and walks in the woods together along with great campfires. These memories will last forever. -- 12 Cord
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Mary Anne Reed
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We met Don when the EMS was 1st formed. He welcomed us into the Monona Fire Department family. He was kind, with joyful sense of humor. He delighted in forming a woman's waterfight team to compete at the rural fire departments that held men's competitions. He loved to share his firefighting knowledge, which he took seriously, but did not take himself too seriously. Our last visit was sharing a table at the MOFD Christmas party. Cancer had taken its toll on his body but his sense of humor was in top form. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Don.
Kristen & Abby; you took great care of him. Our hearts go out to you & the rest of Don's family.
Mary Anne & Larry Reed
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Lori (Temby) Dunivon
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Timmer
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Had the honor of meeting a new friend thru Roxbury trapclub. Don had a passion for shooting trap and the bull with a smile and a chuckle! Don was retired when I got to know him thru the Monona crew that made it hard to buy a round of beverages from time to time. Will miss your humor and friendship.
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Linda Knox
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So sad to see this announcement. I always remember Don as a kind man with a beautiful smile. My sincere condolences to his family. L. Knox