Donald R. Waldemar

WALDEMAR, Donald R.
Born Sept 9, 1929, in Santa Cruz, CA., Don Waldemar lived a full life of family, friends, and service work. He passed on August 8, 2008 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with his loving wife Lenora and daughter Diane at his side. Loving father of Barbara Morshead, Robert Waldemar and Diane Bouley of Santa Cruz, CA, Cheryl Wahl and Laura Brustowicz, of Roseville, CA., Arthur Waldemar of Redwood City, CA., Philip Waldemar of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Grandson Brian Waldemar whom he raised as a son, 6 other grandchildren and 4 great grand children. Son of Helen and Henry Waldemar who owned and operated Mission Drive-In Market in Santa Cruz, Ca, where Don started his 30 year career as a butcher. Happily married for 36 years, Don and Lenora spent 25 of them on Kauai, where Don studied and honorably served as a Deacon in the Catholic church. Then, as residents of Roseville, CA., Don served as Deacon at St. Rose Parish. Don was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus. As a young man, Don served proudly in the US Marines. Family and friends are invited to attend a Rosary, Thursday Evening, August 14, 2008 at 6:00 pm and Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, August 15, 2008 at 9:30 am. Both services will be held at St. Rose Parish, 615 Vine Avenue, Roseville, CA. 95678. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Rose Parish are preferred. Arrangements made by Chapel of the Valley 916-797-1448.