Donald A. Weddig, age 75, of Cambridge, formerly of Spooner, Wisconsin died October 9, 2018 at The GracePointe Crossing Gables in Cambridge. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at GracePointe Crossing, 1601 RiverHills PKWY, NW in Cambridge. A luncheon will follow the service.
Donald Arthur Weddig was born July 11, 1943, in West Bend, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Ella Weddig. Following his graduation from high school he enrolled in the U.S. Marine Corps in July 1962 and was honorably discharged in October 1966. He met his wife Frances while living in California and they were married in June 1972. They moved to Marshfield, Wisconsin in 1977 for for his career as a computer programmer. In 1991, they moved with their three daughters to Spooner, Wisconsin, where he worked as a computer programmer for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources until his retirement in 2003.
Donald enjoyed being a husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed cooking, watching the Green Bay Packers, swimming, playing board games, watching TV, listening to Elvis, playing with his dogs Lucky and Poochie and spending time with his family.
Donald passed away peacefully on Oct. 9, 2018 at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 28 days. Donald is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Ella Weddig and brother-in-law Jeff Gruel.
Donald is survived by his wife Frances of 46 years; daughters Trixie (Tom) Havenner, Rachel Kytonen and Sabrina Weddig; grandson Gabe Weddig; brother Ken (Carol) Weddig; sisters Nancy (Gary) Burns and Debbie Gruel; and by many other relatives and friends.
A huge “thank you” to the staff at GracePointe Crossing and the Optage Hospice team for their care for Donald.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time yet knowing that he is rejoicing in heaven.
Dear Rachel,
I did not know you were Frances daughter. I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Will be praying for comfort and strength for your family.
Sincerely,
So sorry for your loss. It was always nice seeing your dad at the family picnic.
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
RIP Big brother, you will be missed by many. My prayers go out to your family, may faith help them get through this, remember the good times.
Our prayers and thoughts to Frances and family. Donald couldn’t have found a better soulmate.
Frances, Trixie, Rachel & Sabrina…you have my heartfelt and sincere condolences. Don was larger than life, loud, boisterous, funny, and kind. I always felt welcome in your house as a teenager, and he never asked how long I was staying or when I had to be home. He thought nothing of feeding an extra kid when I was there, and he teased me like one of the family. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a good dad and a great guy. I know how much he was loved, and how much he’ll be missed.
Dear Frances and Family;
So sorry to hear of your husband and father’s passing. May God hold you extra close, strengthen you, and comfort you at this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy and caring prayers for you and your family.