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Truesdale, Donald

Donald Hart Truesdale, age 78, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 with his family by his side.

He was born on July 23, 1939 in Richland Center, WI to the late Vernon and Ruth Truesdale. Don married Joyce Marie Cihlar on October 4, 1969 and enjoyed 36 years of marriage before she passed away. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. While he was there, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Don worked as a mechanical design engineer at Mercury Marine in Oshkosh for many years and later worked at Curwood Inc. until his retirement. He enjoyed staying active in the community and was a member of the Medina, Dale, and Readfield Lions Club. Don loved flying and working during EAA on the Warbirds Flight Line and did it for 27 years. Later on in life Don was a resident at the King Veteran’s Home and while he was there served as the Commandant of the Marine Corps. League. He was an avid reader and loved to learn and read about military history. Don was loved dearly by his family and will be missed greatly.

He is survived by his son Jeff (Sherry) Truesdale; grandchildren: Sarah (Austin) Nelsen, Rebecca (Ken Remsik) Truesdale, Travis (Sarah) Truesdale, and Jordan (Tierney) Truesdale; great-grandchildren: Zander and Elizabeth Nelsen and Olivia Truesdale; brothers: Charles (Marsha) Truesdale, Mike (Edie) Truesdale, and Bob Truesdale; sisters-in-law: Marlene, Lois, Janice (Robert) Lee, Sandra (Gary) Masterson, Nancy (Mike) Pertmer; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Don was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and Tom Truesdale and sister Debbie Truesdale.

Christian Funeral Services for Don will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 436 S. Lake Street, Neenah. Visitation will be held at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established. The Westgor Funeral Home in Neenah is assisting the family. Condolences: www.westgorfuneralhomes.com

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