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Donald Mandel Obituary

Mandel, Donald September 27, 2009, at age 82, of Mequon. Beloved husband of Joan Mandel (nee Goldmann). Dear father of William (Vicki) Mandel, Peggy Mandel, Sandra (Kevin) Miller and Doug Mandel. Loving "Poppie" of Carrie, Robin and Eric Mandel; Nicole, Rebecca and Scott Knauer. Further survived by other relatives and friends. The family extends special thanks to the caregivers at Elizabeth Residence. Donald was a longtime partner of Mandel Company. Funeral services 10:00 AM Thursday, October 1, 2009, at Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. Interment Spring Hill Cemetery, 166 S. Hawley Ct., Milwaukee. Memorials to a charity of your choice preferred. BLANE GOODMAN FUNERAL SERVICE Online guestbook and information www.blanegoodmanfunerals.com (262) 241-4444

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Sep. 29 to Oct. 1, 2009.

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October 6, 2009

Dear Bill, Vicki, Joanie and family,

My deepest condolences to you for your loss. Don was a wonderful man and as I learned at Mandel whose bark was much worse than his bite. He was a kind soul who will be greatly missed. Know that thoughts and prayers are with you. Beth (Johnson) Williamson

October 2, 2009

Dear Joanie & family,
My deepest sympathy. Don was my guiding light at Mandel. He hired me & I totally enjoyed him for all the years we worked together.
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Also, when he smoked his pipe, it was the most wonderful aroma.
Love to all.
Rita Marthaler/Hummer

Jack and Miriam Lepold

October 1, 2009

Dear Joan, Bill, Vicki, and Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband and father. We have only fond memories of his great personality and genuine kindness. Also, great memories of swimming lessons with the kids and great conversation when Don arrived home from work! Know that we share your loss at this difficult time. Love, Miriam, Jack, Abby, Lauren, and Joe.

Mark Polakowski

September 30, 2009

Bill,Vicki& Family
Sorry to hear about Don, he was a good man and my first true employer and boss.You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stan Turim

September 30, 2009

Joan and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Donny was a wonderful man and will surely be missed by many and fondly remembered by all.

My deepest sympathies,
Stan

September 30, 2009

Dear Aunt Joanie~His booming voice and contagious giggle, whenever he was in our home for bridge or holiday cheer, will always echo in my memory.
Thinking of you all.
Ellory Peck

Sandra Rowlandson

September 29, 2009

Dear Joan, Bill, Vicki, Sandy, Doug, Peggy and family, We were sorry to hear of your loss and know Don is in a peaceful place. May his laugh, his stories and his love for his family, and friends, always be a part of your lives. Love, Ian, Sandy & Shae

Aimee Kahn

September 29, 2009

Dear uncle Bill and Aunt Vicki, Carrie, Robin and EricI am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I always remember Don with a smile on his face:) You, and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Aimee

Sandy Niemuth

September 29, 2009

Dear Joan and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Don. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Niemuth

Paul & Toba Kramer

September 29, 2009

Dear Bill & Vicki,
We were so sorry to read of the loss of your father. Please accept our deepest condolences.

The Kramers
(Paul, Toba & Jane)

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