Donald Alvin Zastrow, age 83, was called to his eternal home in heaven on February 3, 2024. A funeral service for Don will take place on Friday, February 9 at 5 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church (1025 Peace Lutheran Church, Hartford, WI 53027) in Hartford with the Rev. Aaron Steinbrenner officiating. Visitation will take placeContinue Reading
Donald Alvin Zastrow, age 83, was called to his eternal home in heaven on February 3, 2024.
A funeral service for Don will take place on Friday, February 9 at 5 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church (1025 Peace Lutheran Church, Hartford, WI 53027) in Hartford with the Rev. Aaron Steinbrenner officiating. Visitation will take place on Friday, February 9 from 3-5 p.m. at the church. A private family burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hartford.
The Lord gave Don life in this world on November 4,1940 in Hartford, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Alvin and Hilda (Yoeckel) Zastrow. He graduated from Mayville High School 1958.
He was joined in marriage to Diana Schouten at Zum Kripplein Christi Lutheran Church, rural Iron Ridge, Wisconsin on June 27, 1964. Their marriage was blessed with 3 children. They lived in the Mayville area until their retirement in 2006. Don worked for many years at Mayville Metal Products.
Don was blessed to serve his church Zum Kripplein Christi rural Iron Ridge, St. Paul’s Brownsville, and Peace Hartford in various capacities of volunteering and leadership. Throughout their marriage Don and Diana served the church at large working on projects with “Builders for Christ”, volunteering at Northside Lutheran Ministries, Grace Oasis, and Institutional Ministries. Don also enjoyed volunteering over 25 years at the Experimental Aircraft Association Annual Fly In. Besides his church, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and godchildren were very important. He and Diana followed many of their children and grandchildren’s school activities. Don and Diana were blessed to see God’s creation during their many travels throughout the United States and several European countries.
Don is survived by: wife Diana; children Darren (Carol), Darla (Charles) Garbedian, and David (Rebecca); 6 grandchildren Joan (Dan) Zimmer, Jessica, Jennifer, Benjamin, Allison, Evan; 2 great grandchildren Alexa, Joseph, and sister-in-law Deloris Zastrow, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by parents Alvin & Hilda Zastrow, parents-in-law John & Norma Schouten, brother Merlin Zastrow and sisters-in-law Marilyn Metz and Joan Schouten.
Memorials may be Directed to PLS Building Fund, Peace Endowment Fund (peacehartford.org), Institutional Ministries (im.life/donate) or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls.org/donate)
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i am so sorry i miss your mom
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Dear Diana and family, sorry to hear of Don's passing. Thinking of you wondering if you were going to celebrate your 60th anniversary this coming June. We did not know that Don was Ill. He didn't deserve to be sick, always a shaker and a mover. God's blessings to you and your family. May you rest in Peace Don
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We wanted to extend our sympathies to your family. We remember our time with you in Germany way back in 2000 and how much we enjoyed being with you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel through this time.
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left a message on February 9, 2024:
Through the years the cousins have enjoyed many meals together from breakfasts when we were younger to dinners and then lunches. We enjoyed many good times. Although Ron will not be present, he said he would remember Don for the conversations they had about the EAA and coins.
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David, My thoughts and prayers are with you and entire Zastrow family.
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Diana and family, So sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort in this difficult time.
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Thoughts and prayers are with you Diana and all family members. We have enjoyed doing so many things with the two of you over the years. Your friendship meant so much to us. During your years at St. Paul's church in Brownsville as members the two of you did so much for the congregation. If something had to be done - you were there! Thank you Diana for all you did to help Don over the past two years with his sickness. You were his angel! Sorry we did not get over to see him again prior to his passing. With the cold weather, snow and ice we have been staying very close to home and only going out when we have too. Our great granddaughter had a game at Peace and we planned to come to the game and then stop to see you but a snow storm changed our plans and the game was cancelled. May you and family members find comfort with the Lord and look forward to joining Don in heaven with his Lord in the future. God's Blessings, Love, Hugs, and Friendship, Ed and Stefanie Gutermann
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Dear Diana and family, sorry to hear of Don's passing. Thinking of you wondering if you were going to celebrate your 60th anniversary this coming June. We did not know that Don was Ill. He didn't deserve to be sick, always a shaker and a mover. God's blessings to you and your family. May you rest in Peace Don
Carl and Kathy Benter
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We wanted to extend our sympathies to your family. We remember our time with you in Germany way back in 2000 and how much we enjoyed being with you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel through this time.
Ron and Pat Brandstetter
left a message on February 9, 2024:
Through the years the cousins have enjoyed many meals together from breakfasts when we were younger to dinners and then lunches. We enjoyed many good times. Although Ron will not be present, he said he would remember Don for the conversations they had about the EAA and coins.
Hartsburg-Emden School Board, Administration and Staff
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Kelly Thomas
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David, My thoughts and prayers are with you and entire Zastrow family.
Julie Schmidt Sukowatey
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Diana and family, So sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort in this difficult time.
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Thoughts and prayers are with you Diana and all family members. We have enjoyed doing so many things with the two of you over the years. Your friendship meant so much to us. During your years at St. Paul's church in Brownsville as members the two of you did so much for the congregation. If something had to be done - you were there! Thank you Diana for all you did to help Don over the past two years with his sickness. You were his angel! Sorry we did not get over to see him again prior to his passing. With the cold weather, snow and ice we have been staying very close to home and only going out when we have too. Our great granddaughter had a game at Peace and we planned to come to the game and then stop to see you but a snow storm changed our plans and the game was cancelled. May you and family members find comfort with the Lord and look forward to joining Don in heaven with his Lord in the future. God's Blessings, Love, Hugs, and Friendship, Ed and Stefanie Gutermann
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