Donald M. Miescke

May 31, 1932 - December 11, 2017

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Donald M. Miescke, 85, of Horicon passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Hope Health and Rehab in Lomira surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Horicon on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the church. Rev. Daniel Vojta will officiate. Interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon with military honors conducted by the Horicon American Legion Post #157. Donald was born the son of Merlin W. and Frieda (Heuer) Miescke on May 31, 1932 in Horicon. He was a 1950 graduate of Horicon High School. Don joined the U.S. Air Force in 1953, where he served as a radio operator. He met his wife, Jeanez Chandler while stationed in Louisiana in 1955 and they were married in 1956 following his discharge from service. Don worked in the sales department, parts department, and as a supervisor at John Deere Horicon Works until his retirement. He and his wife moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas in the mid-1990s, where they spent most winters, returning to reside in Horicon year-round again in 2010.Don was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, golfing and snowmobiling, among other things. He especially loved the Horicon Marsh. After he retired, he devoted time to studying the history of the marsh, interviewing many local men and women in the process, and ultimately gathering that information together in his book, Horicon Marsh History, published in 2012.Don was a member of the Rock River Archeological Society, Horicon American Legion, Horicon Historical Society, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, and Zion Lutheran Church in Horicon. Don is survived by his children: Donnita Moore of Fond du Lac, P. Paulette (Norman) Horn of Beaver Dam, Russell (Jen) Miescke of Waupun, and Darrell (Karrie Paradies) Miescke of Mayville; nine grandchildren: Brandon, Michelle, Shaina, Cody, Dylan, Nathan, Samantha, Kyle, and Alyssa; eight great-grandchildren; his siblings: Robert Miescke of Horicon, David (Cheri) Miescke of Horicon, Mona (Earl) Lichtenberg of Mayville, and Cecelia Immerfall of Beaver Dam; his sister-in-law, Lori Miescke of Horicon; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jeanez in 2009; an infant daughter, Jennifer; his brother, Edward; and his sister-in-law, Sharon Miescke.

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Sorry to hear about your loss.

It was-'Truly'!!-an:-'Honor'!?-to 'Meet'!!-Any!!-of the:-'B.A.B.-Gang'!!??-))-'No one'!?-will-'Ever'!!-be able to-'Take their Place'!?!-?-((( 'Deepest Sympathies'!!--

Nita and Paulette and family. My deepest condolences to you. Loosing a parent is one of the toughest things to bear. I fondly remember the time I went with you and your family up North on a summer vacation. Fond memories of being the shortest person there.

Our condolences to the family.... Don was a wealth of knowledge and such a great supporter of the marsh! He will truly be missed -

Susanne and Bogislaw

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Lieber Don auch in Deutschland erinnern wir uns gerne an dich!
Das Schönste,was ein Mensch hinterlassen kann,ist ein Lächeln im Gesicht derjenigen,die an dich denken.
In Gedanken singe ich dir morgen das Pommerlied! Bogislaw und Susanne

My condolences to the family. Would be at the wake but will be out of town.Our thoughts & prayers are with the family.

Darrell and Russ and the Miescke family! You have my deepest condolences at the loss of your father, he was A great person and will be missed by many! Just know he will always be with you in your heart and memories!!! Godspeed!

Another angel in heaven, Don was a wonderful person, friend and volunteer at the Horicon Historical Society. We will miss his stories and his lively personality. Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. Don was one of the greatest. Sandi Todd, Horicon, WI Dec 13, 2017

Going to miss you Don. Our little chats about the marsh, etc. So glad you always enjoyed the cookies. You were a great neighbor and friend. May you Rest In Peace, this has been a very agonizing year for you. Rich and Char

We so enjoyed Don's intelligence, writing skills and interest in, not only the Horicon Marsh, but a multitude of
varied interests. He has done a great history for Horicon to be, saved and, viewed for generations. One friendly, great guy.

My deepest sympathy to Donnita, Paulette, Russ and Darrell on the passing of your Dad. I have many fond memories of all you former neighbors, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

The heavens have welcomed a true gentleman angel. Our condolences to the Miescke family. It was a pleasure and an honor to call Don a family friend.

Don was one of my favorite people and a valued friend. Hewas part of the soul of the Marsh. Our thoughts and prayers are with his large family.

My sincere condolences to the Miescke family. Don was a great friend and will be surely missed.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.