Donald W. Kubenik

"Donnie" laid his head for his final nap on the evening of Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the age of 75. He passed peacefully surrounded by his entire family. Loving husband of Darlene (nee Tobiasz) for 53 years. He was the devoted father of Carolyn (Scott) McComas, Dawn (Daniel) Alderton, and Paul (Sandra Garven) Kubenik. Grandfather of Kristin, Connor, Joseph, Claire, Mallory, and Trevor. Brother of Geraldine, Thomas, the late Lance, and Karen. Son of the late Frank and Helen Kubenik. Born February 4, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI, he attended South Division High School, graduating in 1959. His humble start began at the filling station, Shell, on 35th and Burnham. For pennies on the hour he patiently waited for the opportunity of an apprenticeship, which later drove his success as the CEO of two of his own sheet metal and contracting companies, Du-Mont and H. Kubenik Mechanical Inc. His passion for cars was known around the city, as his collection was always on display within the streets. He is the proud builder of multiple establishments throughout Milwaukee, while putting his love into the personal building of homes for all of his children. You could find him at his drawing board...[more]

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Sunday afternoons, sketching his next dream. His lawn never had a blade out of place, yet a car never left the garage without a wax. His afternoon naps were filled with sounds of the Brewer games or Packers in the background. Sunday morning jelly doughnuts and ham and rolls for the entire family were an essential. He worked for his family, he lived for his family, a proud father and Grampy. He was at every game, and graduation. He took on every rebound or pitch, rain, snow, or shine. He will forever be the husband, son, father, and Grampy. His passion and drive lives on within his entire family, living to make him proud. If there were more powerful words than "I love you," we would say it, but we love you with all of our hearts and souls. Love you!! We would personally like to thank each and every one of the nurses and caregivers from Hometown Hospice & Homecare for all of the loving care you put forward in the final days. You truly became a part of our family, and we can never thank you enough. Visitation at the Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, Wednesday, August 5, at 3:00-6:45PM. Funeral Service at 7:00 PM. Private entombment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Alzheimer's Association, Southeastern WI, 620 South 76th Street, #160, Milwaukee, WI 53214.