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Donald Detra Obituary
Neenah - Donald D. Detra, age 89, of Neenah passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. He was born on November 24, 1928 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, son of the late Clyde and Marion (Hanson) Detra. After High School, Donald proudly served his country with the U.S. Army for two years. Don became a resident of the Fox Valley in 1948 when he accepted a job with Kimberly-Clark in Kimberly, then came to Neenah in the fall of that year, serving a three year apprenticeship. Don retired from K-C as a Millwright after 42 years of service. He was a member of 482 Local Union of Paper Workers. On September 6, 1958 he married Ardyss Moser in New London, Wisconsin. Their marriage was blessed with four children, and almost 60 wonderful years. Don was a member of First United Methodist Church of Neenah/Menasha. He volunteered for various organizations in the Fox Valley. Don enjoyed square dancing with his wife, camping, traveling, hiking, and biking.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Ardyss; daughers: Tina (Jim) Krueger, Oshkosh; Carla Steward, Neenah; Rusty (Laurie) Detra, Fremont; Roy (Paula) Detra, Stoughton; grandchildren: Haley Detra; Cierra Benish; Myles and Logan Steward; Brad and Bill Nelson; great-grandchildren: Drie Fahser; Brayden, Bentely, and Buxton Nelson; Graysen Boe; Ryker Benish; Lyla Raith; brother: Thomas (Lindy) Detra, Laudon, TN; sister, Rev. Ramona Cowling, Ann Arbor, MI. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Gordon Walters.
A Memorial Service for Don will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church (108 W. Doty Ave., Neenah) with Revs. Rebecca Henry and Tony Fuller officiating. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service directly at the church. Military Honors will be performed by members of the U.S. Army and the Neenah/Menasha Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Don's name to benefit the American Heart Association.
Don's family would like to extend a warm thank you to the doctors, nurses, and CNAs of Theda Clark that assisted in taking such great care of him.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah 722-7151
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Lori Parrott-Schneider
January 15, 2018
Carla, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jeff Zachow
January 14, 2018
Rusty and family sorry to here of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.
Kathy and Pat Gambsky
January 14, 2018
We are so very sorry to hear about your father, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom Kurrasch
January 12, 2018
I am very sorry to hear about your dad. I have such good memories of your dad and you at the cabin. We are all praying that LORD will comfort you all in the days to come. The Kurrasch family.
American Heart Association
January 12, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
January 12, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. We all have many GOOD memories together. Lots of Love from Lloyd & Joyce.
Jacqueline, Shyamili, Kapil Matchett
January 11, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 11, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
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