Donald F. Nowak, age 75 of Campbellsport, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family at his side on October 3, 2018.
Donald was born in Milwaukee on September 15, 1943 to Joseph and Mary (nee Viduski) Nowak. He attended Riverside High School in Milwaukee and then entered the United States Army and married Bonnie L. (nee Rahn) on April 6, 1971. Don worked for the United States Postal Service and later retired after 19 years of service.
Don was very family orientated and the love he had for his wife, children, grandchildren and friends was beyond measure. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved gardening, hunting, fishing, riding around on his tractor and exploring the woods on his Ranger.
Don is survived by his wife Bonnie, children John (Shelly) Nowak, Lynn (Steve) Redford, Angie (Mike) Yochem, Eva (Robert) McAllister, grandchildren Kayleigh (fiancé Brett Mills) Nowak, Justin and Ashley Newman, Jacob and Kyle Yochem, Tera (Tyler) Stauske and Renee McAllister. Further survived by his siblings Carol Frechette, Kathy (Tom) Sprtel and Raymond (Marion) Nowak, sisters-in-law Nancy Edwards, Penny (Larry) Bartlett and Peggy Anderson, step brother-in-law Robert (Karen) Rahn and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Robert and Marian Rahn, brothers Robert and Michael, and sister-in-law Linda Nowak.
A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, October 8 from 1:00 pm until time of service (3:00 pm). Memorials are appreciated to the Disabled American Veterans (1253 Scheuring Rd., Suite A, De Pere, WI 54115).
A Special Thank You to the Samaritan Home staff, Allay Hospice staff, and his many friends and family who all have loved and supported him through this journey.