Donald F. Schermetzler, Sr., age 94, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday evening, October 1, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center of Two Rivers.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo (1121 N. 14th Street), Manitowoc, on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Doug LeCaptain with burial at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Clarks Mills.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Survivors include six sons and three daughters-in-law: John and Michele Schermetzler, Cleveland, WI, David and Renae Schermetzler, Cleveland, WI, Joe and Brenda Schermetzler, Two Rivers, Ken Schermetzler, Patrick Schermetzler, all of Manitowoc, Bill Schermetzler, Milwaukee; two daughters and one son-in-law: Barbara and John Gagnon, Antigo, and Cathy Schermetzler, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren: Jennifer Jo Pyles (Julie Kaczmarek), Milwaukee, Carrie (Greg) Lade, Sheboygan, Ted (Amanda) Schermetzler, Sheboygan, Tony Schermetzler (Elliot Scher), Los Angeles, Amanda Jo (Tyler) LeBombard, New Holstein, Krista (Mickey) Johnson, Mineral Point, Tim (Kaitlin) Schermetzler, Bellingham, WA, and Megan Gagnon, Antigo; six great grandchildren: Annika Taylor, Harrison Taylor, Lucas Schermetzler, Jacob Schermetzler, Jackson Schermetzler and Kaziah Johnson. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three sons: Donald Schermetzler, Jr., Steven Schermetzler, Thomas Schermetzler; and one daughter: Dorothy Pyles.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visitingwww.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all the staff at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, and to Donald’s special caregiver, Shae Lynn Pauze, for all the care and compassion shown to Donald and his family.
