Donald Landwehr, 79, Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his home.
Don was born on May 18, 1946 in Town of Eau Pleine, Marathon County to Martin and Minnie (Schallock) Landwehr. After graduating from Stratford High School, Don proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer in Saigon, Vietnam from 1965 to 1967. His duties included motor patrol, walking patrol, and guard duty at U.S. installations. He completed his training as a military police officer at Fort Gordon, Georgia and Fort Lewis, Washington. He received an honorable discharge and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal in 1967.
Don was united in marriage to June Oertel on November 2, 1968 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in March Rapids.
He worked as a service technician for various home manufacturers across Wisconsin, where he specialized in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing for mobile and modular homes. He also spent over a decade dairy farming in Stratford, Wisconsin, and later worked in maintenance at Woodfield Commons in Marshfield.
Don also served as VFW Commander for the Stratford Post 6352 in 2000, 2001 and 2004, continuing his service to veterans and his community.
He enjoyed playing the accordion with the Night Owls Band, making maple syrup, winemaking, and neighborhood hunting/shack parties. Don loved camping and taking road trip adventures with his family. He also enjoyed listening to country music and dancing with his beloved wife June, his partner of 58 years.
He was an inventor, a collector, and a regular at garage sales. Don had a deep appreciation for memorabilia and always had a story to tell. He loved Ole & Lena jokes and could often be found helping others at any time, always ready to say, “Let’s have a cold one!”
He is survived by his wife, June, children, Tammy (Marty) Knox of University Place, WA, Julie (Joe) Seminole of Wilder, TN, Jesse (Angel) Landwehr of Stratford, Jeremy (Carla) Landwehr of Stratford, and Melissa (Shawn) Karl of Auburndale, grandchildren, Cory Gorst, Jenna (Trevin) Czaikowski, Cody Seminole, Andrea (Austin) Sparks, Katie (Andrew) Mueller, Jordan Landwehr, Ashley Landwehr, Megan Karl, Sarah Karl, and Samuel Karl, and 6 great grandsons.
He is further survived by his brother, Wilmer (Ione) Landwehr of Stratford and sister, Shirley Johnson of Warrens, and many brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Minnie, brothers, Raymond, Gordon, LaVern, Alan, Ivan, Eugene, and Jarold, sister, Bernice Boucher, and nephew, Kenny Boucher.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to St. Croix Hospice, Wells Nature View, and all the caregivers and medical personnel involved with Don’s life.
Condolences may be sent online at www.rembsfh.com
Author: News Desk
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