Donald Green

Green, Donald J. MIDDLETON/ WAUNAKEE - Donald John Green passed away on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at the Waunakee Manor. He was born Oct. 8, 1914, the son of Willard S. Green and Louise Niebuhr. Donald Green and Marion Esser were united in marriage on October 20, 1934. He and Marion graduated from Middleton High School in 1932. He served a tour in the U.S. Army during World War II and then continued in the Wisconsin National Guard. He was also employed with the Unemployment Compensation Department as an analyst. Don was active in retirement doing taxes for senior citizens and delivering Meals on Wheels. He will be remembered for his quick wit, generosity to all that call him grandpa with both his time and talents. Donald was a member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Middleton and also worshiped with mom at St. Bernards Catholic Church. Our parents taught us God has many houses. He was a member of the Middleton Historical Society serving on the board of directors. He also served on the board of directors for the First Lutheran Church, for which his grandfather donated the land. Don is survived by his children, Ruth Ann (Franklin) Haberland, Donna Green, James Green (Bill Diederich) and John Green (Susan Porter Green); grandchildren, Mary Haberland (James Hengelbrok), Ann Hanway, Catherine Haberland (Roger Ervin), Sara Green, and Brenden John Green; great-grandchildren, Kenneth Hanway, David and Tim Hengelbrok, Elizabeth and Caroline- Haberland Ervin. Thank you grandpa for all the encouragement in exploring the world and our careers. His wife, Marion Esser Green, preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 2003. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Willard, Kenneth, Marvin and Richard; and sister, Beatrice Ersland. Funeral services will be held at ST. LUKES LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, with the Reverend Cynthia Ganzkow-Wold presiding. Burial will be in St. Bernards Cemetery, Middleton. Family and friends may call on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials can be made in his name to First Lutheran Church or St. Lukes Lutheran Church. Thank you to Dr. Gregory Sheehy and all the staff at Waunakee Manor for the care of our father during his illness. Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave (608) 831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com