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Garber, Donald J.
Donald J. Garber, age 83, of 1306 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, December 16, 2012 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
He was born on November 22, 1929 in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph Leonard and Evelyn (Siehr) Garber. Don was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1948. He was a Veteran of the United States Army stationed in California during the Korean Conflict. On June 16, 1956 he married the former Alice Mae Hronek at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on October 21, 2011. Don was employed with Lakeside Machine & Tool as a machinist and then with the Manitowoc Company as a foreman for many years until his retirement. Don was a private pilot and a long time member of the E.A.A. He was a member of the Pinecrest Historical Society, AMVETS Post #99 and the Friends of the Manitowoc Zoo.
Survivors include a daughter: Susan Garber, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law: James & Becky Garber, Mishicot, Michael & Claudia Garber, Whitefish Bay; five grandchildren: Nathan, Bradley, Emily, Joseph and Nicholas; one brother: Thomas Garber, Waukesha; two sisters-in-law: Marlene Garber, Ventura, CA, Marcia Hock, Nashoto; and a cousin: Jim (Dolores) Dins, Appleton. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister-in-law: Edmund & Marge Garber, John Garber; and a sister and brother-in-law: Margaret & Robert Schmidt.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Military Rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post #99.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 until the time of morning prayer service at 10:30 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Harmony Living Center of Manitowoc for their kind and compassionate care given to our father during his 3 year stay as well as Home Care and Hospice nurses.
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Dear Garber Family,
I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I had spoke with him and listened to his music several times during my mom's stay at Harmony House. It brought back fond memories of when Mike, Jim, and I were in grade school. My sympathy to all of you.
Paul Lukes
December 22, 2012
sue and Nathan we are so sorry to about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Tom and Vicki Bushman
December 20, 2012
To the Garber family, I will miss Don..what a wonderful man..May God comfort all of you at this time.. Robin Nienow
Robin Nienow
December 20, 2012
Sorry to hear about Don's passing. I enjoyed his kindness over the years and working with him in PT.
Laura
Laura Knudsen
December 20, 2012
Dear Garber Family,
We met Donald when he became our daughter Claudia's father-in-law. He was a fine man; I wish we hadn't lived so far away and could have gotten to know him better. He will be greatly missed.
Love,
Pat and Tony Busalacchi
December 19, 2012
To Don's family. I'm sorry for your loss. I worked at the Manitowoc Company with Don. I was in the Inspection Dept. He was always a great guy to talk to. Always a gentleman and a pleasure to work with. Hang on to the memories, which I'm sure are many.
Richard Altergott
December 19, 2012
Sue, Nathan and all –
Praying for you all at this time, as you prepare to celebrate the life of your father. What a great guy, and how fortunate you are to have had the many good years with him that you did. May you find comfort in your memories, and in your belief in the hereafter.
Maureen and Paul Simon
December 19, 2012
Dear Mike and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With Love,
Ben,Thomasien, Alex and Hannah Malsch
December 19, 2012
Dear Garber Family,
My prayers and sympathies as you mourn the loss of your father. May you find comfort in our Lord in this time of sorrow.
God's blessings,
Fr. Dave Hoffman
December 19, 2012
Dear Garber Family,
Donald was such a sweet, kind man. I am so sad about his passing. My thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Stephanie Busalacchi Drake
Stephanie Drake
December 19, 2012
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