Donald Stockstad

Stockstad, Donald E. STOUGHTON Donald E. Stockstad, age 66, of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2008, at University Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on Oct. 16, 1941, in Stoughton, the only child of Edward and Mabel (Gretebeck) Stockstad. Donald graduated from Stoughton High School in 1959. He married Mary Borgen on April 20, 1968, in Westby. Donald was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church, Stoughton, and was baptized and confirmed there. He worked for 40 years as an aircraft mechanic with the Wisconsin Air National Guard in Madison. In addition, Donald raised tobacco on the family farm, since childhood. After retirement, he enjoyed taking short trips with family and friends, always keeping busy repairing cars, working in tobacco, and spending time with his two grandsons, who he adored. Donald was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters, Katy (Todd Hoel) Stockstad of Oxford and Susan (Jon) Hanson of Stoughton; two grandsons, Conor and Carson Hanson; several cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 310 E. Washington Ave., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008, with the Rev. Richard Halom presiding. Burial will be at Lutheran South Cemetery. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, Highway 51 North at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2008. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be made to the U.W. Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, in memory of Don. The family wishes to express its sincere thanks to the doctors and staff at University Hospital for their care and kindness. "Grandpa, we are going to miss fishing with you, our trips to the frog pond, driving us to look at big tractors, and always being around to fix our broken toys." Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Centers Hwy. 51 North at Jackson St. (608) 873-4590 www.gundersonfh.com