In loving memory of

Donald Wimpfheimer
May 9, 1951 - December 7, 2015

Donald Wimpfheimer, 64, of Hollywood, FL passed away December 7, 2015. Survivors include his wife, Dana, and his brother, Jim Wimpfheimer.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the following:
Broward Meals On Wheels, 451 N. State Road 7, Plantation, FL 33317.
(Or)
For disabled racehorses - Florida TRAC, 2740 SW Martins Downs Blvd, Suite 110, Palm City, FL 34990


Tributes

Debra Stacy duPont wrote on Apr 14, 2018:

"Just came across this. I was a friend at High Mowing School. He was known to us as Whimpy and he was well loved by all of us. He was kind, funny and caring. A big loss for so many. So very sorry for your loss, Dana. He was too young."

Val (Danforth) Fast wrote on May 23, 2016:

"Hi Dana. Needed to express my condolences to you on Donnie's death. I dated Jim back in the day and really appreciated Don's humor and sensitivity. He was always just great, welcoming and supportive - always. He'll be so missed, Val (Danfoth) Fast"

Holly Ann Collins wrote on Jan 25, 2016:

"First love. Always in my heart. "

Duncan Moffitt wrote on Jan 24, 2016:

"I remember Wimpy from my years at High Mowing School. He was a couple of years behind me and we weren't close friends, but he was a really good guy and we got along well. If I'm not mistaken, I seem to recall that he kept a pet skunk in the dorm, too... And I don't remember any problems with that. (The skunk was probably de-scented, but I don't know for sure.) To Dana and the rest of Don's family, I am very sorry for your loss."

Pierre Bellocq wrote on Dec 31, 2015:

"We were in our late teens working at Jonabell Farm , cleaning stalls in a broodmare barn . Donnie would break up the monotony by climbing the short ladder to the loft and calling his beloved dog Useless (his name) to follow him up. It would take poor Useless all the courage and love he could muster up to awkwardly clamber up the ladder to join Donnie who would then climb down and take the ladder away ! You then heard : "jump , Useless , jump !" He would pace back and forth for ten minutes before taking the plunge . Despite this show of tough love for Useless , Donnie was genuinely the nicest guy I ever came across. I miss him"

Helen Richards wrote on Dec 24, 2015:

"Kip and I just heard the news this Christmas Eve. Our thoughts are with you Dana. He was a wonderful , thoughtful , kind and fun. His inner strength inspired us. And did I mention his sense of humor ?! He will be missed."

Kathee wrote on Dec 21, 2015:

"So sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. Condolences to you Dana and your families. "

Guy WOlff wrote on Dec 20, 2015:

"Thinking of Don every day since I heard this news .. Many Many years since we were in the same room but Don was my favorite person on earth as a high school classmate and the formative years directly after that..We were room mates two of our four years at High Mowing School .. So many wonderful memories .. DOn's inner strength has been a huge inspiration to me my whole life .. Hugs to Dana (who I have never met ).... I feel deeply your ,and all of our, loss .... "

Mimi wrote on Dec 20, 2015:

"Donnie had such a great spirit about him. So sorry for your loss Dana. "

Vita Licari wrote on Dec 19, 2015:

"Some of my fondest times in the horse industry was my time working for Donny and you Dana. No better bosses, or horsemen in the business. I'm still in shock. Carlton greeted him at the pearly gates."

Kate & Mike Rivers wrote on Dec 19, 2015:

"Donnie will always be in our thoughts. You too Dana. Love you, anything you need I'll be there. Have great fishing in heaven Donnie."

Kathy McCabe wrote on Dec 19, 2015:

"Dana and Jimmy, my deepest condolences to you both on the passing of Donny. I was so sorry to hear. Sincerely, Kathy McCabe"

Gail and Greg Cox wrote on Dec 17, 2015:

"Dania. So sorry to hear about Donnies passing. Our hearts and thoughts are with you, "

Trina Barrett wrote on Dec 13, 2015:

"I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Jimmy as a child living in Stonington."

Loretta wrote on Dec 12, 2015:

"Rest In Peace"

Mark Scheuren wrote on Dec 12, 2015:

"Donnie...Goodbye my dear friend. Though we hadn't seen each other in a long time you were always in my heart and will continue to be forever. "

Mike Riley wrote on Dec 11, 2015:

"So sad I will always remember your smile and laugh your old friend from Stonington"

Fred Hunter Memorial Services wrote on Dec 10, 2015:

"I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved one, please accept my sincerest condolences. May the beautiful memories shared, God's hope of seeing our loved ones again in the near future by means of the resurrection (Act 24:15) and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds at this time of distress.(Philippians 4:6,7)"