Donald Albert Henrich

PORTAGE  --  Donald Albert Henrich, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his home in Saddle Ridge.

Donald was born on January 24, 1928, in West Allis. He married Judy Ellen Richmond on December 9, 1961, in Eagle River.

Don was a former owner of Propellers by DAH and retired as an engineer from Outboard Marine Corporation. He received a World War II Victory Medal while serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He was an ardent outdoorsman, an avid hunter and fisherman, as well as a gold prospector. Don was a Mason, as well as a member of the American Legion and Elks Club.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy; his children, Wendy (Jim) King of Winfield, Illinois, Dana (Tim) O’Neill of the Township of Erin, Jerry (Linda) Okonek of Spooner; his grandchildren, Kelsey, Dan and Kori King, Brendan, Danielle and Kellen O’Neill, and Dan (Allison), Heather and Kyle Okonek; one great-granddaughter, Whitney Okonek; and very special friends, Heather and Jason Stenberg.

Memorial services will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, W8267 Hwy 33 East, Portage, with Rev. Julie Krahn officiating.  Military Honors will follow. Inurnment will be private. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Badger Honor Flight Inc., P. O. Box 258066 , Madison, WI 53725 or online at www.badgerhonorflight.org; Hope Lodge, 611 W. Doege, Marshfield, Wisconsin, 54449; or to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.