Obituaries

April 12, 2024, Donald “Don” Hawley joined hands with his wife in heaven. He passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born in Goodman on October 28, 1932, the 8th of 14 children and son of Raymond E. and Irene C. (Sipple) Hawley. After Don graduated from Goodman High School as Salutatorian of his class, he held many different vocations which started with work on the Railroad, then he became a log buyer for the Goodman Mill. Don enrolled and graduated from Michigan Tech University with a surveying certificate and became a surveyor. On January 1, 1967, Don began his employment at Marinette County Sheriff’s Department as Deputy Sheriff and after 27 years, finished his career as Sheriff Lieutenant. After retirement, Don enrolled in electrician classes and worked in the electrician field as an Electric Journeyman. Don instilled the importance of education in his children. He served his community as a school board member for the Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District, Goodman Town Chairman, and a charter member of the Goodman-Armstrong Creek Rescue Squad. Don coached Little League for 14 years, officiated many basketball games, and thereafter, he could be seen working the scoreboard for the girls and boys basketball games. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, reading, and spending time with his family.

Don will be deeply missed by his seven children: Daniel (Rita) Hawley, Peggy Russ, Mark (Laurie) Hawley, Timothy (Peggy) Hawley, Kathleen (Timothy) Nachtwey, Becky (Daryl) Waters and Kristofer (Leesa) Hawley; 18 grandchildren: Stephanie, Jessica (Ryan), Eric (Emily), Danielle (Brandon), April, Sarah, Brian (Ashlee), Bethany (Matthew), Shawn, Mitchell, Thomas (Mallory), Scott (Katie), Alex (Tanner), Analise, Zoe, Roy, Matthew (Kelsey) and Paige (Isaac); 23 great-grandchildren and another on the way; two brothers-Jim Hawley and Wayne (Alice) Hawley, sister-in-law Dixie Hawley, Jean Walker, many nieces and nephews, and special neighbors Cory, Val and James Carlson. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vonna; and siblings: Marie, Irene, Louise, Barbara, June, Jean, Denise, Janice, Robert, Howard, Russell, and son-in-law Roger Russ.

Visitation will be at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, in Goodman, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, with Father Soja Joseph officiating the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. (Noon). A burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Don’s name may be made to the Goodman-Armstrong Creek Rescue Squad, PO Box 393, Goodman, WI 54125. The family would like to give a special thank you to Unity Hospice and other friends and neighbors who helped our Dad.

Roubal Funeral Home of Wausaukee is assisting Don’s family with arrangements.