Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Donald "Gus" D. Falk, age 82, of Winneconne, went to his heavenly home, on Sunday, September 2, 2012, surrounded by his wife and children, after a short battle with cancer.
He was born November 23, 1929, in Winneconne to the late Paul and Anna (Thomas) Falk. Don was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Winneconne. Don proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. For over 40 years he was an owner/operator of Riverside Motor Company and he loved "hauling kids to school." On July 27, 1963, Don married Barbara Mann Hale at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, Winneconne. Gus enjoyed spending time with his many friends at Leo's and the Arrowhead Restaurant in Winneconne. He loved taking long drives, going up north hunting and taking walks in the woods. Don was a lifelong fan of the Packers and the Brewers.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Barb Falk, of Winneconne; four children, Susan (Dan) Cyr, of Greenfield; Penny (Kirk) Ratchman, of Butte des Morts; Donald Wm. (Laurie) Falk, of Green Bay; Paula (Kevin) Hoskins, of Hillsboro, Oregon; his mother-in-law, Freda Mann, of Winneconne; grandchildren, Daniel (Marie) Kramer, Amanda Fisher (fiancé, Nick McGinnis), Tessa (Scott) Swift, Chris (Christine) Cyr, Joy (Andrew) Grimes, Bethany Ratchman, Connor Falk, William Falk, Josh Dillhunt, John Kyle Hoskins, and Christopher Hoskins; seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one aunt, Bernice DiVall; one sister, Elizabeth Newell; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Chuck Adams, JoAnn Falk Louise Mann, Tom Coates, and Lester Elmer; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Don was also preceded in death by one sister, Lois Elmer; one brother, Edward Falk; and a brother-in-law, Kent Newell.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, 8 S. Fourth St. Winneconne. A Tribute to a Veteran service will be held at 10:45 a.m. at the church. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Albrecht and Pastor John Covach officiating. Inurnment will be in the Winneconne Cemetery.
Please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Mueller Funeral Home
904 E. Main St.
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-4242
Bob & Gail Breu wrote on September 5, 2012
Dear Penny & Family,
You have all been in our thoughts & prayers this last weeks. We missed you camping last weekend and were all thinking of you. We send all our love to you all at this time.
See you soon,
Gail & Bob & Your Heavenbound Friends
Nancy Albright wrote on September 4, 2012
Although I did not know Don, I have been freinds with Susan on FB for several years. My prayers go out to your family and may your faith in Jesus as your Savior comfort you through the difficult days ahead. God's blessings to your whole family.
Chaplain Vicki H.Marxen, M. Div wrote on September 4, 2012
Our sincere condolences from Aurora Visiting Nurses Association
Dick & Rita Dempsey wrote on September 3, 2012
Aunt Barb, Sue, Penny, Donnie, and Paula,
Dick and I have enjoyed getting to know all of you so much better these last 3 years or so and we will forever treasure the game days and multiple laughs with Uncle Don and Aunt Barb. We have never seen 2 people who loved each other more nor could we find 2 people who grew close to us like parents and loved us with open arms. We will treasure those hugs and the I love yous always. We love you so much.
Mary & Dave Dechow wrote on September 3, 2012
Barb and family - we were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. May you all have many wonderful memories to help you through the difficult days ahead. He was a great husband, son-in-law and dad -- and a good friend to our family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Butch & Sandy Tritt wrote on September 3, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.