Navarrete, Donald b. 19 Sep 1931 Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA d. 16 Feb 2017 Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

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Name	Navarrete, Donald
Born	19 Sep 1931	Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Male
Military Service	Aft 1949
Korea,
	Navarrete, Donald Military
Died	16 Feb 2017	Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	20 Feb 2017
APC
Donald C. Navarrete, Combined Locks, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 16, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born in Milwaukee on September 19, 1931 to the late Fred and Kathryn (Neilson) Navarrete. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Heart of the Valley V.F.W. Post 10544 and the Darboy American Legion Post 265. Don married Helen Harasti at First Baptist Church in Streator, IL on March 28, 1953. Together they owned Office Maintenance Services and retired in 2008. Helen preceded him in death on March 13, 2014. Don was always up for a good card game. For many years he played in the cribbage and horseshoe leagues at Jerry Kamp's Bar. Later, he enjoyed his Thursday afternoon horse drawn wagon and card playing excursions. More recently, he enjoyed cards with his Monday morning Sheepshead group. He was always able to find a card game while living at Hallmark Place, St. Paul Villa, and even during his short stay at Atrium Post Acute Care. Don also enjoyed woodworking, trips to the casino, his Sunday afternoon dinners at Gerry and Greg's house, margaritas and Budweiser. Don enjoyed Facebook and connecting with family and friends near and far-he always had a loving or humorous comment to share. He especially cherished his family and getting together with them. Don was a doting grandfather and treasured holding each newborn grandchild and great grandchild. Don is survived by his children: Gerry (Greg) Vanden Heuvel of Kaukauna; Larry (Susan) of Darboy; Kris (John) Smith of Combined Locks; Julie (Keith) Kramer of Combined Locks; and Jackie (Mark) Boyd of Darboy; grandchildren: Mykk Elahrairah, Diana (Jeremy) Gerrits, Angela (Sam) Peeters, Andrew (Kelyn) Navarrete, Beth (Nick) Romenesko, Ryan, Jordan and Alaina Smith, Jessica Roberts, Joey and Laura Kramer, Erin (Marty) Docter, Danielle Mitchler and Harrison Boyd; great grandchildren: Natus, Arabella, Quindlyn, Graham, Connor, Mason, Matthew, Carter, Cole, Tressa, Mattie, Hudson, Kaden, Addison, Camden and another Romenesko baby due in June; sister: Mary (Rev. John) Dennert; sisters-in-law: Marcia Navarrete and Betty "Little Betty" Harasti; and brothers-in-law: Jim McCann and Joe Harasti. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, John and Elizabeth Harasti; siblings: Jack Navarrete and Jean McCann; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Mary (Lloyd) Corder, John (Ruth) Harasti, George Harasti, Betty Harasti and Michael (Dorothy) Harasty. Visitation will be held Monday, February 20, 2017 at ST. PAUL PARISH (410 Wallace St. Combined Locks) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Andrew Kysely will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Combined Locks V.F.W. Post 10544 will immediately follow. Committal St. Paul Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com. Any donations can be made to a charity of your choice is Don's name. Thank you to all of the caregivers at Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology, St Paul Villa and St Paul Hospice. Dad was in loving care as he was preparing to join Mom.
Person ID	I106955	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	20 Feb 2017

Father	Navarrete, Frederick, b. 11 Jul 1909, Guadalupe Michuacan, Mexico , d. 17 Apr 1995, , , Nebraska, USA (Age 85 years)
Mother	Neilson, Kathryn Nikolene, b. 14 Aug 1912, Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA , d. 16 May 2004, Fremont, Dodge, Nebraska, USA (Age 91 years)
Family ID	F205310	Group Sheet \| Family Chart