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Donald Gilbert Henry

La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Donald Gilbert Henry

Don was born Jan. 22, 1949, in Chicago and grew up in Cicero, Ill. His official date of death was Jan. 23, 2021. He was the youngest son of William B. and Violet J. Henry, founders of Henry's Drive-in on Ogden Ave. (also known as Old Route 66) near Austin Blvd. in...

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I really miss our monthly political rants via skype during covid. I inquired about Dons dog, Miles, and he's doing great in his new home. Well adjusted. Don would be happy to here that.

Still missing you Don. Music just isn´t as much fun without you. Too soon man, too soon.

I been missing you already Don. My condolences to Bob & Bill Henry, Trace Lawson and all Don's many friends - and he did have many friends. Hope you be rockin with Jack Bruce, Jaco Pastorius and all the bass players you admired.

I met Don when we were in college at LSU. He posted a message about starting a band and I contacted him. A local just out of the Air Force I knew some musicians from high school and put together a group that was the house band for parties at Don's fraternity. If I recall correctly, Samuel Monsoor was in that band too. Sam went into the service, drafted I think. Don and I formed another band for a while and then the one with the young ladies in the photo. The one next to Don was the drummer...

Don was probably my oldest friend. We started high school together and eventually lived down the block from each other. Lots of good times together at his parent´s house and we saw many concerts together. I remember him getting his Hofner bass and starting a "band" to learn to play the blues together. Fond memories of our "road trip to the past" last year when we visited all the houses we lived in and schools we went to. I miss you buddy. Rest In Peace Don.

Don was a friend and fellow piano technician and musician. He did some studio recording for me many years ago. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to read of Don's sudden passing. Don tuned all of our pianos at Longfellow Middle School for more years than I can remember. He was always friendly, good at his job and professional. He was one of the good guys. May he Rest In Peace.

Thanks for all the 'jams' and memories in the garage. You will be missed.

Saddened to hear of the loss of my old friend & band mate... we had a lot of good times playing music together at the 3 Dueces ... my thoughts & prayers are with Don´s family