Verona-Donald F. “Don” Wuthrich, age 85, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on June 29, 1932 in Verona, WI, the son of Rudy and Lena (Eberhardt) Wuthrich. Don was united in marriage with Nancy Lou Fredrickson on February 10, 1960. Together they raised five boys, worked hard, and enjoyed family vacations traveling the country in an RV.

Don proudly served in the United States Navy, in Okinawa Japan as part of the construction battalion, aka ” Seebees”, and in the Washington DC ceremonial guard from 1953 to 1955. Back home, Don was an active member of the local VFW participating in the many Hometown and Veteran Day ceremonies. He enjoyed his work as a truck driver, from his early days driving cross-country for American Breeders, to his many years driving fuel tankers for Texaco. Don was an adventurer who loved boating, waterskiing, motorcycling, scuba diving and eating ice cream. He loved the social aspect of getting together with his friends for weekly bowling and golf leagues. Flying was a passion so he earned his pilot’s license and enjoyed his annual trips to the EAA AirVenture. He never met a machine he couldn’t fix be it one of his old Farmall tractors or mowers he used to keep his farmette looking manicured. He loved his wife, sons, grandchildren, and spending time with all his friends and family at Gray’s Tied House, having a drink and watching the ball game. It gave him great joy to talk about the accomplishments of sons and grandchildren.

Don is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Wuthrich; sons, Dan (Rosanne), Jim (Stephanie), Brett and Chris (Jenna); grandchildren, Nash, Benjamin, Nicholas, Austin, Gwendolyn and Jonathan; siblings, Doris (Rodney) Waldmann and Betty Zurbuchen; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dar; his parents, Rudy and Lena; and sisters, Elizabeth and Shirley.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 501 Mark Dr, Verona, with Rev. Dr. Mark Yurs presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9am until the time of service. Burial will follow at Verona Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Salem United Church of Christ or Verona Senior Center would be appreciated. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit:www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Verona Chapel

220 Enterprise Dr

608-845-6625

Donald Wuthrich

June 29, 1932 - November 04, 2017

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