Donald Nowinski

Donald Nowinski

July 02, 1932 - October 20, 2025

Obituary

Waunakee-

Dr. Donald Michael Nowinski, age 93, of Waunakee, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.  He was born on July 2, 1932, in Schofield, WI, the son of Michael and Martha (Pliske) Nowinski.  He proudly served in the United States Army. Donald was united in marriage to Charlotte Wambold on March 23, 1957.

Donald graduated from UW Medical School in 1961.  He practiced general medicine from 1962 – 1966.  As a GP, he made house calls, delivered babies, and cared for “his” families in the Wausau area with kindness and professionalism. Donald went on to specialize as a Radiologist from 1969-1989, co-founding Radiology Associate of Wausau in 1974.

He was a member of the Wausau Country Club and the Maple Bluff Country Club.

Donald is survived by his wife of 67 years, Charlotte; son, Donald Jr.; son, Thomas (Jennifer); grandchildren Simone and Paige; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his 12 siblings.

Per his wishes, no services will be held.

To view his obituary and leave a memory, please visit:  www.ryanfuneralservice.com.


Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N. Sherman Avenue
608-249-8257

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Tiffany Chanel Gray Writer Producer
Coworker •
rest in love, prosperity, serenity, respect, and trinity
DR
Doug Ramsey
Coworker •
All of us at Radiology Associates owe Dr. Nowinski a debt of gratitude. His persistence and hard work helped to build a premier medical practice that continues to help a great many people. Deepest condolences.
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Roger & Sandy Welbes
Friend •
Roger & Sandy Welbes Please except our deepest sympathy for the loss of Dr. Don. His smile will always be remembered and he'll be truely missed.
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Ron & Joanne Hoffman
Classmate •
Char and family...So sorry to hear (from Ron Goetzke) of Dr. Don's passing...Joanne's and my thoughts are with you and your family...He was a classmate and friend...You and his family are his legacy...May he rest in peace....Joanne is in final stages of Alzheimers/Dementia..Challenging...Our best, Ron & Joanne Hoffmannd prayers are with you and your family....He was a classmate and friend nd prayers are with you and your family...Don was a classmate and friend and
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Aimee Reed
Family •
It was such an honor to get to know Donald over this last year. He always had a smile to share! Will be thinking of you and sending thoughts of comfort your way.
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Richard Kort
Friend •
He will be missed by family and friends,but he’s playing golf again with the old foursome somewhere. Rufus

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