Donald Edward Wasrud

December 5, 1936 – July 20, 2024

Donald Edward Wasrud, Age 87, passed away at The Willows on July 19, 2024.

He was born Dec. 05, 1936, to Royal V. Wasrud Sr. and Josephine M. (Moser) Wasrud.

He is a graduate of Iola High School and went into military service with the U.S. Navy as a machinist mate for four years.

He worked at Waupaca Foundry after the service then worked on the farm with his parents.

He met and married Dawn A. (Woltmann) Wasrud on Aug. 04, 1973, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, at Shepherd of the Lakes Church. Donald worked side-by-side with his wife Dawn as dairy farmers at DEW Acres, their farm. In his younger years he enjoyed riding a motorcycle, bowling on Silver Lake Lanes bowling leagues, and serving on the Scandinavia Volunteer Fire Department. 

He is preceded in death by his wife Dawn Wasrud; parents Royal, Sr. and Josephine Wasrud; his sister Dorothy Wasrud; his brothers Keith Wasrud, Royal, Jr. (Eileen) Wasrud, Robert Wasrud; and nephew Randy Wasrud.

He is survived by his daughter Diane (Dean) Doersch and granddaughters Danielle Stull, Dara (Adam) Clifford, DeAnna (Brok Mende) Doersch, and Delaney (Carter Uslabar) Doersch, along with great-granddaughter Miram Clifford. His sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews, and their spouses also survived him.

The funeral service will be held at Scandinavia Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 26, with Rev. Kent Wallace officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. preceding the funeral.

The interment will be at Scandinavia Lutheran Church Cemetery in Scandinavia.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at King Veteran’s Home, The Willows, and Heartland Hospice care for the compassionate care they gave Donald during his time with them.