Donald Joseph Mailand, age 87, resident of rural Manitowoc (Shoto), passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday January 29, 2024.
He is survived by his children: Annette Horstketter of Manitowoc, Mary Jo Eis of Two Rivers, Jeff Mailand of Green Bay, and Dan Mailand (Jodie Thielbar) of Beauval, Saskatchewan, Canada; his grandchildren: Nick Horstketter, Melissa Horstketter, Michael (Heidi) Eis, Brian Eis, Chris Eis (Cassie Schoepp), Tyler Eis, Adam (Felicia) Reichard, Cordell Mailand; and his great-grandchildren: Danielle, Lauren, Abrianna, Kamryn, and baby Eis expected in March – as Grandpa Donald said, (God’s Greatest Gift). He is further survived by one sister, Dolores Lorie (Dale) Jungwirth; sisters-in-law: Rosana Jasmer and Bonnie Jasmer (Bob) Nack; special friend of the family, Gary Schultz; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lucille Mailand; his wife, Dorothy; one son, Mark Mailand; a son-in-law, Bill Eis; brother, Joe (Candy) Mailand; sister, Marjorie (Donald) Sickinger; father & mother-in-law: Pearley and Cecilia Jasmer; and in-laws: Marian (Norbert) Stangel, Joseph Jasmer, and Michael Jasmer.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Waldo – 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Matthew Colle, with burial in Knollwood Memorial Park, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc at a later date. Military graveside honors will be held at the church immediately following the mass by members of American Legion Post #88 of Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Waldo, Friday morning from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Mailand family with funeral arrangements.
