BORN

1934

DIED

2017

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Donald Rousseau Obituary

Donald Francis Rousseau- Ret. Captain, USMC
April 16, 1934 - July 27, 2017
83, of Modesto, passed away July 27, 2017. Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, Don spent his childhood and youth in Mexico, Missouri. Don joined the Marine Corps after graduation and was sent to fight in the Korean War. He also spent two tours of duty in Vietnam. Don retired after 22 years of military service. He settled in Modesto with his first wife Kristen and their son Daniel. Don was preceded in death by his wife Kristen, and later married Marylou Hacker.
Don was a real estate broker with his own business and also worked at Modesto Junior College. He retired in 2006. Don was an avid bowler, golfer and a skilled woodworker, who enjoyed making wooden crafts for his family and friends. His love of travel took him to Europe, Canada the Caribbean and many U.S. states. He was especially fond of visiting the Monterey Peninsula.
He is survived by his wife, Marylou, his son, Daniel (Amber) his step-son Nick Konner (Linda), and his three grandchildren, Christopher, Alex and Madeleine Konner. He is also survived by his sister Margery Konrath (Harold) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was loved by family members and friends and will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life held will be held on September 16, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church located at 2172 Kiernan Ave, Modesto. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Hope for Paws, www.hopeforpaws.org, in his name.
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Published by Modesto Bee from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2017.
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Uncle Don you will be missed! My Aunt was truly blessed to have you as her husband and best friend.

James Villa

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August 25, 2017

Don, you were the kindest man I have ever known. You were respected and loved by all who knew you. You will never be forgotten. I miss you....D

Dahlia

August 13, 2017

Don, you will be missed. To me you were a funny and humble man. They call them Gentleman and that is how I always saw you as to be.

Trish Taylor

August 7, 2017

Rest in peace Bro,I love you very much. I will miss you terribly, can't make my calls, sometime they were crazy ones,(lol), you always had a answer for me.I will still talk to you. Sis

marge konrath

August 5, 2017

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