Donald Shaw Obituary
Passed peacefully on June 5th at the age of 70. Beloved husband of almost 50 years to Chris (Scheidecker). Loving father to George of Colgate, John (Tonantzin) of Temecula, CA and Heather (Mark Smith) of Colgate. Amazing and loved Papa of Reidyn, Ransym, Rorick, Ryker, Mia, Lulu, Nora, John (Omè), Brekken and K'Sarrah. Cherished brother of Alyce Droese of Palmer, Alaska. Brother in law to the late Sandy (Tim) Thompson, Candy Lehmkuhl and Cindy (Mark) Nell.
Survived by nieces and nephews, Nancy (late Dave) Mattila, Larry (Terry) Johnson, Penny (late Bruce) Regal, Terri (Mike) Tope, Shila (Randy) Staus, Paul (Cherrina) Droese, Angie (Jerry) Droese, Jenny (Bob) Fetzer, Brian Wartgow, TJ (Ashley) Thompson, Jesse Lehmkuhl, Lea Lehmkuhl, Cassie Reish and Alec (Tanayaja) Kennedy-Nell and many great and great great nieces and nephews. Also, a multitude of friends especially his buddy, Dan Degner.
Preceded in death by sisters Elaine (Bill) Hatch, Georgia Everson, Charlotte (Harlan) Johnson, Gloria (Dave) Kempfer, Kathy (Jack) Andresek, nieces and nephews, his parents Ethelyn and George Shaw, his in laws Richard and Patricia Scheidecker, and other relatives and friends.
Donnie will forever live on with his quick wit, Papa jokes and pranks on Gramma, that he so well instilled in the children.
He was the 'go-to' when you needed advice on how to build something. He will be missed beyond measure for his expertise with metal, wood, as well as the many cars and motorcycles, backyard playsets, and all the furniture he designed and built. You could tell him what you wanted and he would make it happen. His latest accomplishment was the bunkhouse at their camper, which he saw to completion.
There will be no services per his wishes. There will be a Celebration of Life on June 22nd from 3pm to 6pm at The Knights of Columbus Hall at W164N9161 Water Street, Menomonee Falls, WI (across from Costco). Please join us in celebrating a life well lived.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family appreciated.
