Departed this life on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the age of 85. Survived by his wife Carol (nee Birdeau). Further survived by his daughter Barbara Connell and son Michael (Christine) Simonis. Proud grandpa of Valerie (Scott) Wilson, Thomas, Ashley, Kaiden and Jacob. Proud great-grandpa of Levi and Charlee. Brother of Patsy (the late Lyle) Heyden, Ron Konopacki, the late Bob (Ike) Simonis and the late Jim (Barb) Konopacki. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents Evelyn (Benie) Konopacki and Jerry Simonis.
Don was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Retired employee of Interstate Drop Forge Co. after 47 years.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Funeral Service at 7:00 PM.