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1934
DIED
2012
Donald Fait Obituary
Donald "Red" Fait age 78 of Nekoosa, formerly of Auburndale, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Riverview Medical Center in Wisconsin Rapids.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nekoosa. Rev. John Swing will officiate. Friends may call on Friday from 4-7 PM. at Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home in Nekoosa and Saturday at church from 10:30 until the time of service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ritchayfuneralhome.com.
Donald was born April 24, 1934 in Milladore to Stanley and Mary (Pitra) Fait. He married Ramona Knutson on September 8, 1954 in Auburndale. Red was employed by Georgia Pacific Corporation (Domtar) for 36 years, retiring in 1992 as load dispatcher.
Red was union treasurer of Local 52 for 27 years, former clerk of the town of Port Edwards, and vice-president of the Nekoosa Labor Temple board. He was active in softball and baseball in both the County and Cloverbelt leagues. He played semi-pro baseball for the Marshfield Rollers and Marshfield Brewers. He was also an avid golfer and woodworker.
He is survived by his wife, Ramona; 5 children, Randy (Leona) Fait of Greenwood, AR, Terrance (Sally) Fait of Wisconsin Rapids, Ron (Pam) Fait of Plover, Jeff (Loretta) Fait of Appleton, Jody Gotzion (Todd Smith) of Poynette; 11 grandchildren, Kelly, Matt, Andy, Tony, Julie, Eric, Ben, Jared, Justin, Aven, and Lily; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Marvin (Jane) Fait of Marshfield, Vernon (Adeline) Fait of Mosinee, and Dennis (Carol) Fait of Auburndale; sister-in-law, Joan Fait of Marshfield, brother-in-law, Jim Nelson of Wisconsin Rapids and sister-in-law, Marleen Knutson of Auburndale.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Stanley Fait, one sister-in-law, Sandy Nelson, and one brother-in-law, Douglas Knutson.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Fait
June 23, 2013
sorry to hear about your loss bambi and duane teska
December 27, 2012
Jody,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I am thinking about you and praying for your family.
~Kim Martin
Cheryl Marshall
December 22, 2012
Aunt Mona, Randy, Terry, Ron, Jeff and Jody,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Red's passing. Have alot of wonderful childhood memories of all the great Fait-Nelson gatherings. My thought are with all of you at this time and always
Love, Cheryl
December 22, 2012
I AM SO SORRY FOR UR LOST AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR MY PRAYERS R WITH U AN THE FAMILY LOVE YOU.
Linda Brost
December 22, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
Matt and Sue Koran
December 22, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. May the Lord bring you comfort during this difficult time. Cherish the memories you made with him....
Dave and Mable Voelker
December 21, 2012
Ron & Pam, We're so sorry to hear of the death of your father. He must have been a very special person to have raised such a wonderful, thoughtful, and funny person like you (Ron). It is never easy to lose a parent, but just know that you and your family are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Larry & Evelyn Johnston
December 21, 2012
Sending prayers and peace to the Family
Blaine Knutson
December 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season and always.
Blaine Knutson
December 21, 2012
Sorry for your loss, Red was very special man and god father
Duane and Anne Teska
December 21, 2012
Dear Mona and all,
We are so sorry. Unfortunately, being in AZ makes it impossible to offer our condolences in person. Lots of fond memories of our times with you and Red. God bless and help you through this difficult time.
Duane and Anne Teska
December 21, 2012
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Dikki and Gia Boldt
PAUL PFIFFNER
December 21, 2012
Sorry Ron about your dad, was this sudden, retire when you can, life seems so short on this earth.
December 20, 2012
Aunt Mona and cousins, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you even though I can not be there to say so in person.
Nancy Fait LeClair
Dan & Shawn Joling
December 20, 2012
Terry and Sally and the entire Fait Family,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your Father and Grandfather. May you have some comfort knowing he is in a much better place.
December 20, 2012
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am so happy that I got to meet Don. A very special man.
Kim Iverson
Wayne Stoflet
December 20, 2012
To "Reds" Family
Sorry to hear his passing, I have many memories of our years together in "Old" AHS.
Dennis, Shelley Castellon
December 20, 2012
Andy, sorry to hear about your grandfahter's passing. He was a very nice man. I ALWAY'S liked visting with him at the casino.
Denny & Shari Kaphingst
December 20, 2012
Jeff & Loretta, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
December 20, 2012
My thoughts for Red's family. Red was a great friend to golf and work with for all those great years.
Stu Smith
December 20, 2012
To the Fait family,
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. You are all in my heart.
With hugs and love,
Brenda Erickson Neugent
BYRON & GISELA BROWN
December 20, 2012
MONNA & FAMILY.YOU HAVE OUR SYMPATHY.DON
ALWAYS HAD A BIG SMILE&SO NICE. MAY GOD
BE WITH YOU.
BYRON & GISELA BROWN
December 20, 2012
Aunt Mona, Randy, Terry, Ron, Jeff and Jody
With deepest sympathy to you and your families. May you find comfort remembering all the fun times you had together. Love Judy (Fait)and Glenn Engel
December 20, 2012
Ron and Pam, my deepest sympathy for your loss, especially at this time of year. Pam, I hope you remember me from Sentry. My heart is with you and all of your families. God Bless. Sharon La Fontaine
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