Donald Lawrence Ziesemer, 88, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Brookside Care Center. Born on June 3, 1924, in Kenosha, WI, he was the son of the late Maximillion and Cecilia (Piehl) Ziesemer. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha. Don served in the United States Navy on a PT Boat during World War II, from April 24, 1943, until his honorable discharge on March 7, 1946. He served in the Mediterranean receiving the American Area Victory Medal, ETO w/2 stars, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with 1 star and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 star. On December 28, 1946 in Kenosha he married the love of his life Beatrice “Beatzie” Schwuchow. She preceded him in death on November 6, 2008. For over 43 years he had been a Machine Repairman at Ladish-Tri Clover in Kenosha, retiring in 1976. He was a member of St. Mary’s Lutheran Church and The National PT Boat Association. Don enjoyed time spent with his family, fishing, gardening and watching the Green Bay Packers. Surviving are his two sons, David (Sharon) of Elgin, IL, and Gary (Kristine) Ziesemer of Kenosha; two brothers, Norman and Leonard (Dorothy) Ziesemer, both of Kenosha; five grandchildren, Gregory (Pauline) Ziesemer, Michael (Mara) Ziesemer, Kevin (Michelle) Ziesemer, Kelly (William) Andrichik, Samantha Ziesemer; and six great-grandchildren, Christopher, Vivian, Amelia, Wyatt, Theodore and Jillian. He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Ziesemer. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Brookside Care Center and a special thank you to his best friend John Prisk and brother-in-law Richard Schwuchow. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 12th, at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church, 2001-80th Street, Kenosha, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mary’s Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Donald's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
JEROME ZIESEMER
April 11, 2013
Dearest Gary and David Ziesemer family. My sincere condolences to the loss of Uncle Don. I always enjoyed my conversations with him and Aunt Beatrice. He will be sadly missed by everyone. Cousin Jerry
Tammie Stephens
April 10, 2013
What a wonderful man and favorite Uncle of mine. One of my fondest childhood memories is going to Uncle Don and Auntie Bea's house. They always made us feel special. When I would kiss Uncle Don good-bye he would say thank you! During my teen-age years, I use to ride my bike to their house. Uncle Don always greeted me with a warm hug. My girlfriends and I even got ready for Prom at their house and he really seemed to enjoy all the activity, even though he was a wise, thoughtful, quiet man. Also, when I was a teen-ager I always wanted a marriage like my dear sweet Uncle Don and Auntie Bea. There love so apparent to all who knew them. When I was engaged and we were wondering where to live, Uncle Don was the one who really told me to move to Washington where my husband is from. That has proven to be one of the best decisions of my life. The love of his life was his grandchildren and what a blessing his family was to him. I am so thankful that he is now in heaven with our Lord and the love of his life. I so wish I could be there for his service. Please know I am there in thought and prayers. All my love to his family.
Maria
April 10, 2013
My condolences to you and your family for your loss. Thinking of you in these sad moments.
Heather Wolter
April 10, 2013
My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.