Rhode,
Donald
Donald H. Rhode, 88, Oconto, passed away peacefully Monday, May 23, 2016
surrounded by his family. Don was born June 29, 1927 in Laona to the late
Harry and Edna Rhode. Don married Doris DeWindt on September 4, 1948. She
preceded him in death after fifty-seven years of marriage. Don married
Joanne Dufek on June 28, 2008, celebrating eight years of marriage. Don
served in the
US
Navy during the final two years of
WWII.
He then served in the Navy Reserve, Civil Air Patrol. In October of 2014,
Don proudly celebrated his service to the Country on Old Glory Honor Flight
- Mission 27. Don retired from Wisconsin Public Service as Survey Supervisor
after 38 years. He served on the board of the Wisconsin Society of Land
Surveyors for twenty two years; and during that time he started the
Northeast Chapter. Don had a love for nature and the outdoors; he enjoyed
hunting, fishing and golf. Don served as a Boy Scout leader for twelve
years. Don was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Oconto American Legion Post
#74 and Oconto
Elks
Lodge.
Don is survived by his wife Joanne Rhode, Oconto; two daughters Barb Wietor,
TX; Julie (Jeff) Vandenbush, Green Bay; three sons Jim Rhode, LA; Jerry
(Jodi) Rhode, Oconto; Steve (Laura) Rhode, MI; thirteen grandchildren,
fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Holy Trinity Catholic
Church, Oconto, from 9 AM to 12 Noon Friday, May 27, 2016. Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated 12 Noon Friday at the church with the Rev. Joel
Sember officiating. Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery with
Military Rites by Oconto American Legion Post #74. Online condolences may be
expressed at
www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
A special thank you to Jerry, Jodi and Kristy; the Unity Hospice team and
special care taker, Julie; and the staff of Green Bay Oncology and
Radiology.
