Donald C. Stein, 66, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2013, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee with family and loved ones by his side. Born on November 9, 1946, in Kenosha, he was the son of the late Donald Walter and Kathleen Lois (Hopf) Stein. Donald served in the United States Navy from 1965 until 1969 when he was honorably discharged. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator by the Kenosha County Highway Department for over 25 years, retiring in 2010. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 1865, where he was Past Commander, and was a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed working in his yard, camping, boating, cookouts with his family, spending time at the beach and being with his grandchildren. Donald is survived by his fiancée, Rita Gregory; his three daughters, Kimberly (James) Ruhle, Jacqueline Stein and Jennifer Stein, all of Kenosha; his two step-daughters, Christine (Jeremy) Kalbfell and Kathleen Burlingham, both of Kenosha; eight grandchildren; his brother, Scott (Joan) Stein of Waukesha; and his sister, Nancy (Gerald) Sentieri of Kenosha. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 9th, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 8th, at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Don was always willing to help others and was loved by all.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Donald’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Debi Nutting
May 8, 2013
I pray all the beautiful memories will help you get through this difficult period.
Marty & Kelley Fox
May 7, 2013
Donnie... our Tuesday night sub-committee meetings will never be the same. May God bless your family.
Linda Rue
May 6, 2013
So sorry to learn about Don. You and he were so inviting and wonderful to me when I came to dinner with De De. Again so sad to learn of his passing. I will have to have a drink for all of us.
Melanie Rasmussen
May 6, 2013
I remember when Kim was sick in Memphis and I called Don to see if he could let me in her apartment to decorate for Christmas so Don and I decorated the apartment together. He was such a good man and did everything for his kids. ove you Kim!
Maggie Plath
May 6, 2013
I have wonderful memories (the 70's) of Don... he was a good friend of my first husband, Brian Connelly. I have many loving memories and a few pictures! My sympathy to the family.. Rest in Peace Don... I hope you are having a beer in heaven with Brian!
Mary Becker Rutchik
May 6, 2013
Don Stein was such a wonderful man. Always friendly, always working hard, always a clean car and boat. A man that will be missed. My sincere sympathy.... God Keep Him.
Bernadette Gagliardi
May 5, 2013
Rita, Kim, Jackie and Jennifer,Our family is at a lost as to what to say... Your dad was the best neighbor we could have ever had. We were so lucky. He was such a kind, tendered hearted man who was always helping others. After the passing of our father it seemed like he took it upon himself to keep an eye on my mom. He took such good care of her. It just won't be the same not seeing him outside working on the yard or working on someone's car. He will truly be missed by all of us. Steinie, you will be forever in our hearts! Bernie
Dave and Laurie Gauger
May 5, 2013
Don was a great friend and will deeply be missed!!!May he rest in pease.
Thomas Klein
May 5, 2013
DAV Chapter 20 wish to express their sympathy. May he rest in peace.Thomas A. Klein - ChaplanDAV CHAPTER 20 KENOSHA