Donald W. Jaenke

Donald "Don" W. Jaenke, age 82, passed away on August 27, 2024, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI.

Don was born on March 22, 1942, to Wesley and Hertha (Woller) Jaenke in Wausau, WI. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1960 and enlisted in the US Army National Guard, where he served until 1962. He married Lois Winkenwerder on October 24, 1981, at First English Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Together they owned Jaenke & Jaenke Insurance Agency in Oshkosh for about 4 years. Don continued to work in the insurance sales industry for over 40 years. After retiring in 2008, Don had different part-time jobs including car sales, car parts delivery, and buildings & groundskeeper at his church. 

Don was passionate about woodworking and made many beautiful pieces of furniture. He enjoyed being active and going on walks every day. Don also enjoyed grilling on his wide assortment of grills and enjoyed many meals with his family and friends. He was very meticulous with everything he did and took great pride in his work. Don was also a member of First English Lutheran Church. Don is survived by his wife, Lois Jaenke; children, Gregory (Pamela) Jaenke; Stephanie (Mark) Ziebell; and Kristin (Scott) Boevers. He is also survived by five grandchildren; Kira Jaenke, Emily Jaenke, Allie Ziebell, Austin Ziebell, and Paige Boevers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley (Hertha) Jaenke; mother & father-in-law, Arden (Anna) Winkenwerder.

A funeral service for Don will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 11:30 AM, at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes-Westside, 100 Lake Pointe Dr, Oshkosh WI. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. A private interment will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Neenah, WI. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff at Bethel Home and Compassus Hospice who cared so much for Don during his time there. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Don's name.