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1943
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2020
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Donald Werra Obituary
Don was born to life on May 24, 1943. He passed on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home in WI while under hospice care for lymphoma and a brain mass that was not responding to treatment. He had been in hospice care for one week after making the decision to let nature take it's course with his disease.
Don was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Catherine, sisters Elaine and Eunice, and daughter Kimberly. He is survived by the love of his life and life partner Jan (nee Palkowski). Further survived by nieces, nephews, family, friends, and divinely endowed Godson Cade.
Don retired as a Detective Captain from the Milwaukee Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau after 32 years of service. He went on to retire as Chief of Public Safety for the City of Milwaukee Housing Authority.
Don spent his retirement years exploring the Great Northwoods of Northern WI, accompanied by his faithful yellow-lab companion Malika. Along with his wife, he also spent the winter months exploring and playing in the desert Southwest of AZ.
As per Don's wishes, no formal services will be held. A service and gathering for family and friends will be held at the entombment site on Friday, December 4, at 11 AM, at Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield (please meet in the Wisconsin Memorial Park Green Parking area at 10:45 AM on Friday for the procession to the site).
There will be no post service gathering due to the current health concerns.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
The family wishes to offer a special Thank You to the entire staff at Ascension at Home Care in Arbor Vitae, WI for their compassion and support of Don and his family.
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Ken Wegener(former. Bradley Auto
December 31, 2020
Jan, just found out!! So Sorry!! Will always Remember JAMAICA!!
Judy Ploszaj
December 11, 2020
Jan, please accept my deepest sympathies for the passing of Don. You two made a great pair.
Laura Jenrich
December 4, 2020
My sympathy goes out to family, especially Jan. I will always have fond memories of working with him in the Bureau.
Jill Kohler
December 2, 2020
Dearest Don
You were the best neighbor I ever had. You served great wine, told good jokes, even assisted in a few " honey do's" with Jan's permission.
You are up in the heavenly sky's with my Ron. RIP Always Jill
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John Ferraro
December 2, 2020
I remember Don from the Detective bureau. He worked the Auto Squad at that time. He was well known as a skilled investigator, and highly respected by many law enforcement agencies. My sincere condolences to his family.
Steven Settingsgaard
December 1, 2020
Jan, I'm very sorry to hear about Don's passing. He was truly one of the good guys who treated everyone well regardless of their rank or position. I can only imagine how hard this must be for you.
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