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2013

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Donald Wilkinson Obituary

Wilkinson, Donald R. Passed away peacefully at home in Shorewood, Wisconsin on December 20, 2013. Born in Lakewood, Ohio on March 16, 1926, the son of Harry and Gertrude Wilkinson. He is survived by his wife Rae Lou, son Mark (Wendy) Wilkinson and daughter Beth (Michael) Giacobassi and his grandchildren, Jeff and James Wilkinson and Mario, Dante and Gina Giacobassi. He was preceded in death by his first wife Betty (Nichols). Don's family will receive family and friends at the Giacobassi home, 3827 N. Prospect Avenue on Sunday, December 29, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. A memorial service will begin at 2:30 PM. Special thanks to Horizon Hospice and Stowell Associates for their loving support and caregiving. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra www.mso.org/supportus or 1101 North Market Street, Suite 100 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Attn: Annual Fund. For more about Don and to offer online condolences please go to www.feerickfuneralhome.com/notices.php?id=1110

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 25, 2013.

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2:30 p.m.

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3827 N. Prospect Avenue, WI

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