Donald Edwin Daum

Donald E. Daum, 91, of Oshkosh passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Bella Vista in Oshkosh. He was born on April 27, 1925 in Oshkosh, son of the late Edwin and Della (Freimuth) Daum. Don married the love of his life Joyce Rose on September 12, 1953.Don graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1943. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, enlisting in 1943 at the age of 18. During his time in the navy, he served as a Radioman aboard the USS Hoggatt Bay. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, Don attended Machine Shop Vocational School to apprentice as a machinist, a vocation he worked until his retirement in 1987.Don and his family enjoyed many weekends and summers at their lake cottage on Porters Lake in Waushara County. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years; Joyce: his sons: Joel (Lori) and David; daughter in law: Cyndi Regan; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and niece: Loretta Netzel.Don was preceded in death by his parents, sister: June, and daughter Jane.A memorial service for Don will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes- (Eastside) with Rev. Kelly Leary officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.Dons family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Bella Vista and his hospice caregivers for all of their care and compassion.

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home- Eastside



402 Waugoo Ave
Oshkosh
WI
54901

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Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home- Eastside



402 Waugoo Ave
Oshkosh
WI
54901

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5:00 p.m.



Lake View Memorial Park



2786 Algoma Bvld.
Oshkosh
WI
54901