Donald James Lenhausen
Donald James Lenhausen
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Don loved telling stories and making others laugh. He lit up every room with his grace and humor. Don appreciated the simple pleasures in life. In his honor, please plant something new in your garden, take a long walk with your dog, shoot a good game of pool and enjoy a glass of bourbon or a fine bottle of Mexican beer (absolutely NOT Michelob Ultra!).
A private family memorial will be held at a future date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Thomas L. Semaan
May 6, 2025
I will miss Don and his sweet terrier in the opposite Cul De Sac, We always had a minute for each other and he will be missed.
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Kevin Roseborough
April 27, 2025
Worked many shifts with Don when I was night city editor at the Free Press. He was a technician in managing deadline and making all copy going through him meet the highest of standards. He also had an excellent sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye when offering a dry but hilarious take ... RIP Don and condolences to Don´s family.
Bill Mitchell
April 27, 2025
I was a rookie reporter at the Free Press in the early 1970s, often assigned to cover events at night. That meant reporting and writing from wherever the story was happening, and calling it all in to a more experienced reporter on the city desk. You never knew who might pick up the phone, but I was always relieved when it was Don. I was usually stressed. Don was always relaxed and encouraging. Such a good journalist. Such a good guy. He us all better.
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