Donald "Don" W. Voight

Donald “Don” Voight, 85, of Wausau, departed his earthly life unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Donald was born on September 3, 1938 in Hayward, WI to the late Carl and Olive (Larson) Voight.  He grew up on the family farm, which instilled in him his lifelong value of hard work.  Work brought Don to Wausau, where he met his late wife, Sandi.  Don and Sandi were married at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau on January 20, 1962 and spent 61 years together before her passing in June of last year.  Don learned many trades over the years, with a career as a high-voltage electrician, truck driver, custodian at Mount Olive, and his favorite, carpenter and handyman.  There was never a time where there wasn’t a room in the house under construction or a major project being done.  After his second “retirement” from trucking, Don found a passion working at Mount Olive ‘part-time.’  He made priceless relationships over the years and was known to many by “Mr. Don.”  He witnessed countless children grow up, often running into them years later, still referring to him as “Mr. Don,” which brought a huge smile to his face.  After finally retiring full-time after his wife’s passing, he still never stopped working, but was able to focus on his favorite passion – being a master carpenter and remodeling his daughter’s house.

Don was always there when someone needed him, especially his family.  And he was even more excited if that need included “swinging a hammer.”  Don and Sandi were blessed with five children: Lorri (David) Hollander, Jordan (Jody) Voight, Dana (Mary) Voight, Robbi (Todd) Green, and Jami (Brandon) Olcott.  Don also leaves behind his grandchildren: Jorica, Jayel, Renn (Kelly), Jared (Ciara), Zofia, Darren (Cassie), Evan, Jake, Peyton, McKenna, Braydyn, Josi, Brax, and his little Jexi, in addition to eight great grandchildren.  He also leaves behind two brothers: Carl (Teri) Voight and Al (Marlys) Voight, including countless cousins, nieces, and nephews.  Words cannot begin to express the number of lives he touched and how deeply missed he will be.

Rest in Peace, Dad.  Give mom a hug.  And we will continue the projects you left behind.  Love You.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 5th from 9am-11am at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, with a service following at 11am.  Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Special thanks to the entire team in Aspirus CICU, but especially to a very special nurse, and guardian angel, Asha.  Words cannot express our gratitude.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com