Don W. Moser

Don W. Moser, age 83, resident of Shawano, WI passed away in the early morning hours of March 10, 2026, at River's Bend Health Services, Manitowoc after a long battle with complications from gallbladder surgery.

Don was born at home on April 4, 1942, in Thornapple, Wisconsin to the late Alfred Moser and Ethel (Ducommun) Solie.

He attended schools in Ladysmith, Wisconsin until he joined the United States Navy at the age of 17. He honorably served his country patrolling the Western Pacific Ocean for 4 years. After his military career, Don held various different occupations, mostly in the oil and fire prevention industries. He was the proud owner of Underwriters Fire Protection in Manitowoc, WI until his retirement in the late 1990's. After his retirement he continued working as an apartment manager for Nature's Way Estates in Shawano until 2023.

55 years ago, on February 16, 1971 Don married Nancy Parworth of Manitowoc, WI. Together they raised 4 children. After retirement they enjoyed travelling around the country in their RV. While not traveling with Nancy, Don could be found traveling to Wyoming to hunt antelope with his friends or finding the perfect fishing spot to catch walleye.

Don will be missed by his wife: Nancy Moser; children: Dawn Ouradnik, Colorado Springs, Tammy (Kevin) McVeigh, Grafton WI, Todd (Michelle) Hebel, Green Bay, WI, Kerry (Steve) Junk, Shawano, Kelly Moser, California; grandchildren: Joshua Smith, Sean Dineen, Jeremy Hebel, Corey Dineen, Kelly Rechcygl, Amanda Purvis, Taylor Junk; great grandchildren; special nephew Brian Van Zon; fishing buddy and special friend Mike Murphy, as well as many other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Alfred Moser, Ethel (Ducommun) Solie, bonus father Sieve Solie, and son Shawn Moser.

Cremation has occurred at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. In accordance with Don's wishes, no funeral services will be held. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

A special thank you to the Green Bay Rehabilitation Hospital for giving Don hope and for RNs Angie and Chad, Nurse Practitioner Christine Malechek, and hospice nurse Jane at Rivers Bend for patiently helping us navigate through Don's final wish.

In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association or the Milwaukee VA Medical Center would be appreciated.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.