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Donald Reeb Obituary
Donald "Don" J. Reeb, 80, Green Bay, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born in Green Bay on March 4, 1934 to the late George and Alseena "Dottie" (Cole) Reeb. Don served in the US Coast Guard from 1952 to 1956. He married Marion Jane Pfister in Sturgeon Bay on Nov. 26, 1955. Don raised his family and lived in De Pere for over 30 years before moving to the Village of Howard. He was employed as a millwright supervisor at Fort Howard Paper Co. Don was an excellent golfer, enjoyed hunting and fishing, including his trips to South Dakota, woodworking, Packers and Brewers. He loved his black lab dog, Lady. Don was a loving father and grandfather. After 40 years of marriage he met his significant other, Rita LaBombarb and her family. With his declining health, his goal was to help Rita with her cancer and join her for eternity.
Survivors include his children, Cathy (Jose) Reeb-Alba, Appleton; Cindy (Tom) Bittner, Chilton; Larry (Sandy) Reeb, De Pere; Terry (Douglas) Klabunde, Plainfield; Patty (Tim) Faust, Kiel; Ron (Sue) Reeb, De Pere; 16 grandchildren, Chris (Allison) Alba; Veronica (Jeremy) Blount; Danielle (Blake Baxter) Alba; Andrew Alba; Tom Bittner; Nicole (Tony) Gates; Krystal Bittner; Aaron Klabunde; Macy Klaubunde; Ivy Klabunde; Taran Reszczynski; Kaylin (fiancé Mark Wacha) Reeb; Madelyn (friend Jacob Reitzel) Faust; Julian Faust; Noah Reeb and Natalie Reeb; 8 great grandchildren, Avery Alba; Lina Alba; Blake Gates; Danika Gates; Kyra Jones; Dominic Johnson; Kieya Hartigan; Aiden Reitzel; brother, Dick (Bev) Reeb; sister, Mary Lou Reeb; further survived by other relatives and friends especially Rita's family who were very dear to him.
Don was preceded in death by his former wife, Marion; infant son, Donald James Jr.; brother, David; his love, Rita.
A Celebration of His Life will be held at the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Howard-Suamico location, 1145 Cardinal Lane on Sunday, July 6 from 3 until 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com
The family extends a special thank you to the wonderful staff of St. Elizabeth Hospital for their loving care.
Dad, go join Rita in peace and say hi to Mom.
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Jennifer Spriks
July 7, 2014
Ron and family - Sympathy and Prayers for all of you.
Ruth Mislinski
The Spriks'
The Schroeders
July 6, 2014
Papa Don (Big Butch)....I'll miss you. Rest in peace with Grandma Rita and tell her hello for me and that I miss her. -Dakota Lowen (Little Butch)
Michele Knapp-Pingel
July 5, 2014
Dr. Reeb-Alba & family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Your whole family is in our thoughts & Prayers!
Dr. Reeb-Alba, I miss you more than words can say. I can get a new Dr. , but you can NEVER be replaced. THANK you for being a true blessing in my life!
God watch over you & your whole family during this difficult time & grant you peace.
Michele Knapp-Pingel, Keith, Logan & Luke Pingel
Judy Parker
July 3, 2014
Was so sorry to hear about Uncle Don and want you to know that David and I are thinking about all of you at such a sad time and wish we could be with you. I loved him and shall miss writing my newsy notes to him (and Rita). Love, Judy and David
Eric Donaldson
July 3, 2014
Ron, my condolences go out to you and your family.
July 3, 2014
Ron and family,
We are sorry to hear of your father passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mark, Jeanne & David Skinner
Sheri Gauthier
July 3, 2014
To the family of Don: Please accept my sincere condolances.I had the pleasure of working with Don for several years and got to know him quite well. What a wonderful man!! He spoke often of his kids and grandkids and of course his Rita. The world has lost a great guy~~~ Rest in Peace Don, You have earned your wings! Sheri~~~
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