Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Donald William Mongan, age 65, of Larsen, died Saturday, July 19, 2014, at home. He was born October 18, 1948, to the late Clair and June (Peterson) Mongan. Don was a 1966 graduate of Winneconne High School. He served his country in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. For many years Don worked at Bergstrom Paper/P.H. Glatfelter in Neenah until his retirement. After retirement he established A & L Kennels which he has run ever since. Don was an enthusiastic sports fan of the Packers, Brewers and he was always seen wearing his Badgers hat. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and for many years had spent summer vacations with his family fishing in Minnesota. Don especially loved his land and the home he built there in 1989; planting all of the trees, making trails for his grandkids to ride 4-wheelers on, and spending most days taking care of his land, the yard, and the kennel. He truly loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Don is survived by his two daughters, Lisa (Mike) Ellis, of Charlotte, North Carolina; Leslie (Mark) Verkuilen, of Larsen; a step-son, Troy (Lisa) Smith, of Menasha; his grandchildren, Lauren, Mady, and Sydney Ellis, Jordyn and Addison Verkuilen; Camden and Anna-Lynn Smith; Breanna and Katelyn Raab; three sisters, Judy (Robert) Donabar, of Menomonee Falls; Susan (Joe) Mohammed, of Oshkosh; Barbara (Dan) Davis, of Omro; a special friend, Jon Fischer; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main St. Winneconne, and will continue on Thursday July 24 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Doug LeCaptain officiating, with military honors to follow. Cremation will follow and inurnment will be in the St. Thomas Cemetery, Poygan.
Don's family would like to acknowledge all of his A & L customers who supported him and became friends through the years. They would like to thank Pam Rozek who helped with his care, and the Aurora VNA staff, especially Stacy and Tammy, for all of the care and support given to him.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Ken Gambsky wrote on July 30, 2014
I was very saddened to hear of Don's passing, and would like to offer my deepest sympathy to his family. Don truly was a wonderful man, and we became friends over the years, as he always took great care of my pup, Casey. She loved it out there, where she could run like the wind. I knew from the first day I met Don, that he would take excellent care of her. My grandson always came with me to drop her off and pick her up. He liked talking to Don each time, and said he would love to live out there. Don was very Special, and will be missed by many.
Charlene & Fred Luebke wrote on July 23, 2014
So sorry to hear of your brothers death. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Tim Hewitt wrote on July 22, 2014
Thanks Don for serving in the U S Army and in country Viet Nam ,you are a true American Hero.
R I P Don.
Joe and Julie VandenAcker wrote on July 22, 2014
We met Don through A&L and brought our dog, Sam, there many times. Don's kindness to us and Sam was always greatly appreciated. Our friendship built through the years and we would spend quite a bit of time chatting when dropping off or picking up. Don had a kind heart and a true love for the dogs he cared for. I always felt like I had just dropped Sam off with a member of the family when I went to A&L. I wish I could tell Sam in a way that he could understand that his friend, Mr. Don, as we called him, now walks with God. I can't tell you how much we will miss Don. We want to express our deep sympathy and heartfelt condolences over your loss, but know that Don holds a special place in our hearts.
Dave & Melody Holloway wrote on July 22, 2014
We are sad to here our good friend Don has passed away,we knew he was very sick & out of respect for Don, we kept him in our thoughts & prayers. Our chocolate lab,Tessa was only 4mo.old when she met Don,they bonded right away! Buddies you could say.we trusted Don with our puppy & no one else.She is six yrs. old now & probably misses A & L kennels.Since Dons illness & closing the kennel,we have family come into our home to care for Tessa while we are on vacation. Don is at peace now & pain free,on eagles wings he will fly.
Mike Schroll wrote on July 21, 2014
Spent the High School years at W.H.S. with Don. He was always a good friend and fun to be around. My sincere condolences to his family.