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Donald Kiernan Obituary
Dr. Donald Francis Kiernan, age 86, of Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014, doing what he loved best, gardening. He was born on September 13, 1927 in Green Bay to the late Francis and Edna Ruth (Salewski) Kiernan. Donald joined the Jack Francis Band in 1942. He graduated from West High School in 1945. In 1946 Donald joined the Navy and served on the USS North Carolina during World War II. He married Doris Stary on September 18, 1954 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Green Bay. Doris preceded him in death on January 14, 2001.
In June of 1954, Donald opened his own family dental practice in Green Bay. In 1956, he joined the Jerry Sobiak Band. Donald played the trumpet since 1937 and was a talented musician. He and Doris loved to dance and enjoyed dancing at local clubs. In 1962, he became Head of the Dental Society. Donald was a member of the "Scaly 8" fishing club. He was a very talented, humble and grateful man. Donald was a great story teller and enjoyed wood working. Don loved the outdoors; musky fishing, golfing, skiing, hunting and being captain of the float boat. Donald retired in 2005 after 51 years of caring and changing people's lives.
Donald was a member of Washington Lodge #21 F & AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Green Bay and Beja Shrine.
He is survived by his five children, James (Patricia) Kiernan of Seymour; Jill Kiernan of Portland, Oregon, Janice (Francis) Willette of Milwaukee, Jacalyn Kiernan of Green Bay, John (Michelle) Kiernan of Kenosha; seven grandchildren, Kerri Kiernan, Scott Kiernan, Melissa (Joshua) Wolfe, Jennifer (Brandon) Aders, Maxwell Kiernan, Mason Kiernan and Alyson Kiernan; two great-grandchildren, Caiden Aders and Olivia Wolfe and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and great friends. He will be greatly missed by his beloved cat, Xena.
Visitation will be held at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Avenue, on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from 4:00 pm until the Masonic Service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday, July 3, at Christ Community Lutheran Church, 1742 Servant Way, from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am with Rev. Cindy Warmbier-Meyer officiating. Military honors will follow. Entombment will be in Fort Howard Mausoleum. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Donald's name.
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June 27, 2015
I will miss Don........he was my dentist, he was in our trumpet section in Last of the Big Bands...and mostly, he was my friend.
July 5, 2014
Jackie, So sorry to hear about your dad. He really was one of the sweetest men I ever met. Your in our thoughts. Elaine and Ben Kontny
ed bedore
July 3, 2014
what a great guy, and also musician. Guess I am the last of the original trumpet section from the Last of the Big Bands....Ed Bedore
July 1, 2014
Dear Jacqui,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Dad. I loved going to see him as my dentist. You never knew what he would say. He had such a dry sense of humor. I always left Dr. Kiernan's office with a smile on my face....very ironic wouldn't you say. Most people don't like their dentist visits...I always did! It was always evident to me how much you loved your Dad!
Theresa Vinoski
Michele Ward Gjertson
July 1, 2014
Jackie--I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear father. He was the most gentle man. Thinking of you and your family. Michele (Ward) Gjertson
July 1, 2014
So very sorry for your loss first time i liked to go to a dentist may god bless suzy kapla
Tim Lade
July 1, 2014
One of the nicest men I ever knew. He was my dentist all my life, until he retired .
July 1, 2014
How could I have been so blessed as to work for Dr.Kieran as my first job after dental assisting school. He and Doris and the children became life-long friends. Thank you for everything..will miss you. Lynn Leininger
Nellie & Gene Beland
June 30, 2014
Happy to have known Doc - he was an awesome man in so many ways.....Big Band Member & talented musician, wonderful father, and all around a very gracious man....Rest in Peace Doc....OR...'kick up your heels with Doris'!!
Debbie and Arlene Frank
June 30, 2014
Mom and I send our heartfelt condolences to the entire family! We loved Don "Doc" very much and will miss his great and loving spirit. XO Mom and Debs
Mary (Stary) Wirth
June 30, 2014
To all of my cousins, my deepest sympathy to you and your families. May Uncle Don's soul rest in peace with the rest of our family members that have passed on.
Lori Buresh
June 30, 2014
Jackie - I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. He was a wonderful man and part of my childhood - a good part! Know that we are all thinking of you and your family and wishing you peace at this time. You have so many wonderful memories of your dad that I know he will always be alive in your heart - Lori Buresh
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