Dr. Donald Francis Kiernan

Dr. Donald Francis Kiernan, age 86, of Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014, doing what he loved best, gardening. He was born on September 13, 1927 in Green Bay to the late Francis and Edna Ruth (Salewski) Kiernan. Donald joined the Jack Francis Band in 1942. He graduated from West High School in 1945. In 1946 Donald joined the Navy and served on the USS North Carolina during World War II. He married Doris Stary on September 18, 1954 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Green Bay. Doris preceded him in death on January 14, 2001. In June of 1954, Donald opened his own family dental practice in Green Bay. In 1956, he joined the Jerry Sobiak Band. Donald played the trumpet since 1937 and was a talented musician. He and Doris loved to dance and enjoyed dancing at local clubs. In 1962, he became Head of the Dental Society. Donald was a member of the "Scaly 8" fishing club. He was a very talented, humble and grateful man. Donald was a great story teller and enjoyed wood working. Don loved the outdoors; musky fishing, golfing, skiing, hunting and being captain of the float boat. Donald retired in 2005 after 51 years of caring and changing people's lives. Donald w...[more]

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a member of Washington Lodge #21 F & AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Green Bay and Beja Shrine. He is survived by his five children, James (Patricia) Kiernan of Seymour; Jill Kiernan of Portland, Oregon, Janice (Francis) Willette of Milwaukee, Jacalyn Kiernan of Green Bay, John (Michelle) Kiernan of Kenosha; seven grandchildren, Kerri Kiernan, Scott Kiernan, Melissa (Joshua) Wolfe, Jennifer (Brandon) Aders, Maxwell Kiernan, Mason Kiernan and Alyson Kiernan; two great-grandchildren, Caiden Aders and Olivia Wolfe and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and great friends. He will be greatly missed by his beloved cat, Xena. Visitation will be held at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Avenue, on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from 4:00 pm until the Masonic Service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday, July 3, at Christ Community Lutheran Church, 1742 Servant Way, from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am with Rev. Cindy Warmbier-Meyer officiating. Military honors will follow. Entombment will be in Fort Howard Mausoleum. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Donald's name.