IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Donald
Smetana
April 18, 1939 – November 17, 2024
Obituary
Donald Anthony Smetana, age 85, met with eternal life on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at New Perspective Senior Living in West Bend. He was born on April 18, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to Anthony and Ann (nee Kozic) Smetana.
Donald was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his retirement years with his blue Tuffy boat in Sugar Camp with his wife Dorothy. He was a big Packers and Brewers fan and worked over 40 years as a beer vendor at Milwaukee County Stadium. Don had a reputation as a sharp and competitive Sheepshead player (and never knew that his son-in-law would rig the cards so he would not receive a single trick as the picker). He also loved to dance and was affectionately called "the dancing fisherman!"
Donald is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Doug) Petrie and Donna (Paul) Roszak; and grandchildren Joseph and Lucas Roszak and Stephanie (Jon) Turner. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Donald is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents, Anthony and Ann Smetana; stepmother Jean and his brothers, Dennis and Tom Smetana.
A Memorial Service will be at 11:00am on Tuesday November 26 , 2024 at Holy Angels Catholic Church (138 N. 8 th Ave. West Bend, WI 53095). Visitation will be at church on Tuesday, November 26 th from 9:30am until 10:45am. Interment for both Donald and his wife will be on Wednesday, November 27 th and 1:00pm at Sugar Camp Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research hospital are appreciated.
A special thank you to all the staff at New Perspective and Accent Care Hospice Services.
Donald was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his retirement years with his blue Tuffy boat in Sugar Camp with his wife Dorothy. He was a big Packers and Brewers fan and worked over 40 years as a beer vendor at Milwaukee County Stadium. Don had a reputation as a sharp and competitive Sheepshead player (and never knew that his son-in-law would rig the cards so he would not receive a single trick as the picker). He also loved to dance and was affectionately called "the dancing fisherman!"
Donald is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Doug) Petrie and Donna (Paul) Roszak; and grandchildren Joseph and Lucas Roszak and Stephanie (Jon) Turner. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Donald is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents, Anthony and Ann Smetana; stepmother Jean and his brothers, Dennis and Tom Smetana.
A Memorial Service will be at 11:00am on Tuesday November 26 , 2024 at Holy Angels Catholic Church (138 N. 8 th Ave. West Bend, WI 53095). Visitation will be at church on Tuesday, November 26 th from 9:30am until 10:45am. Interment for both Donald and his wife will be on Wednesday, November 27 th and 1:00pm at Sugar Camp Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research hospital are appreciated.
A special thank you to all the staff at New Perspective and Accent Care Hospice Services.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donald Smetana, please visit our flower store.
Services
Visitation
November
26
Holy Angels Catholic Church
9:30 - 10:45 am
Memorial Service
November
26
Holy Angels Catholic Church
Starts at 11:00 am
Interment
November
27
Sugar Camp Cemetery
Starts at 1:00 pm
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