Donald N. Gass
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Don was called to his forever home with his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2020 at the age of 84.
He was born March 30, 1936 in Manitowoc, WI to Herman and Esther (nee Frank) Gass.
He graduated from 8th grade at Immanuel Lutheran School and from Lincoln High School (Manitowoc, WI)
After graduating from high school, he went on to the University of Wisconsin at Madison earning a BS and MS in mechanical engineering. He later attended Marquette University in Milwaukee earning an MS in civil engineering.
At Madison Don met his future wife Shirley Ann in a geology class. They were married in 1959. Their son, Tim, was born to them in 1961. Further survived by a sister, Evelyn Rugowski, two nieces and one nephew.
After graduating from Madison, Don started his career at Allis Chalmers working in research and development. He continued working on a project as lead engineer as it moved to Autotrol (Glendale WI), and later to Rexnord Corporation during his 40 year career.
Don was a car enthusiast from an early age. While working at Allis Chalmers he was active in the Sports Car Club of America and later the Studebaker Avanti Club.
Don enjoyed working in the yard and in his garden. He and his wife, Shirley Ann, traveled throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East.
A small memorial service was held at the former Mayflower Congregational Church on December 12, where he was a member for 42 years
We would like to thank the staff at Bradford Terrace Health Center and Horizon hospice services for taking care of Don during his last days.
If so desired, memorials can be made to: Lutheran Deaf Outreach, PO Box 1795, Janesville WI 53547 (lutherandeafoutreach.org) or The Salvation Army (salvationarmy.org)
Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home-Mequon serving the family 262-241-8085 www.schmidtandbartelt.com