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1934
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2020
Donald Hirte Obituary
Donald served in the Marines from June 1952 until April 4, 1956. After serving in the Marines Corp, he worked at Mercury Marine for 42 years before retiring in 1999. He was a member of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, puzzles, gardening, walking, spending time with his family especially his grandchildren whom he received great joy from as well as sharing his joy of life with them.
Donald is survived by his wife Maryann; three sons, Dan (Christine) Hirte, Doug Hirte, and John (Lynn) Hirte; one daughter, Anne (Steve) Weber; one daughter-in-law Jody Hirte, one sister, Mavis Kramer; one niece, Debbie Kramer-Petropoulos; one nephew, Michael Kramer; ten grandchildren, Laura, Brent, Terri, Amanda, Ross, Ashley, Nickolas, Joshua, and Landon; seven great grandchildren; and former in-laws Paul Mueller and Karen Bartels.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents; two sons Dave and Donald Hirte Jr. ; two brothers, Robert and Lester Hirte; and one grandson, Ryan.
Private family services will be held
A memorial has been established.
The family would like to thank the staff at Aurora Medical Center, and a special thank you to Joshua and Melissa for their kindness given to Donald right up to the end of his life.
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Lorie Mueller
December 4, 2020
He was a very nice man, he was my neighbor for many years. Thoughts and Prayers for his family.
Gnysgt AlNimke jr retired
December 4, 2020
Don and I joined the marines together and we went through boot camp together after that we went to marine school at. Quantico Virginia He was a great Marine Semper fi Marine Gnysgt Al Nimke Jr. Retired The gates of heaven are guarded by another great Marine
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