Obit: Proft, Donald (1938 - 2012)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt

Email: bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Neu, Pena, Proft, Roehl, Treankler,

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wisconsin) February 8, 2012, page

Proft, Donald (November 19, 1938 - February 3, 2012)

Donald Proft, age 73, a resident of Kenosha, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha.

Donald was born on November 19, 1938, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Proft. He was employed for many years as a truck driver for Modern Builders. He loved to hunt and garden and owned a hobby farm. He also enjoyed socializing with his friends at Sullivan’s Country Club.

Donald is survived by his sons, Steven (Donna) Proft of Abbotsford, Scott (Sherrie) Proft of Kenosha; one daughter, Debbie Pena of Arizona; and seven grandchildren, Shane Pena, Jovahna Pena, Michael (Liz) Proft, Danielle (Jason) Treankler, Colton, Hunter and Wyatt Proft. He is further survived by three great-grandchildren, Nevaeh and Tegan Treankler and Zoey Pena. He is also survived by two brothers, David Proft of Edgar, Phillip (Mara) Proft of Athens; a sister, Lynette Neu of Kenosha; and his former wife, JoAnn Roehl.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; a sister in early childhood; and a grandson, Nicholas Proft.

Services for Donald took place on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Visitation with the family took place on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.