Obituaries
Donald A Nadler
May 13, 1932 - Mar. 13, 2025 - Chilton, WI
Funeral Service
Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
3:00 pm
120 Davis St.
Stockbridge, WI 53088
Funeral Visitation
Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
120 Davis St.
Stockbridge, WI 53088
Burial Service
Friday, Mar. 21, 2025
11:00 am
County Rd K
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Donald A Nadler
Chilton WI
Donald A. Nadler, age 92, of Chilton, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at Willowdale Health Services in New Holstein. He was born May 13, 1932, in Jericho, son of the late Emanuel and Lorine (Wagner) Nadler.
Donald met Edna Diederichs through a friend of his, her brother. As Edna puts it, “He decided he wanted the sister, not the brother.” They dated for a couple of years and got married on September 12, 1953. They were married over 71 years when he passed, and during that time they raised five children. While the kids were growing up, the family loved heading out to the woods with a big tent and camping out.
Everybody liked Don - he could talk to anyone, especially if the subject turned to hunting or fishing. The only thing he loved more than being in the woods or on the lake was being with his family. Sundays were always family day at their house. He loved having his family live nearby so he could continue to take care of them. Don was extremely smart, even without much of a formal education, because he had so much common sense.
Donald is survived by his wife, Edna; his children: LuAnn (Thomas) Buechel, Leon (Shelly) Nadler, Dennis (Mary Kay) Nadler, Marge Nadler (Vassil Torodov), and Donna (Steve) Gilsdorf; fourteen grandchildren: Stacy (Eric) Klapperich, Mathew Buechel (Margeaux Wilkinson), Christopher (Rachel) Nadler, Shana Vande Zande, Ryan (Amanda) Nadler, Ashley (Sergio) Chaj, Grant (Jessica) Nadler, Fallon (Korey) Schneider, Jared (Rachel) Petrie, Anthony (Megan) Petrie, Evan (Amanda) Petrie, Olivare Todorov, Katie (Justin) West, Abigail (Isaac) Vroman; 28 great-grandchildren; a sister: Darlene Nadler (significant other, Michael Ortlieb); sister-in-law: Mary Ellen Nadler; and brother-in-law: Gerald Diederichs.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel and Lorine; a brother: James Nadler; Edna’s parents: Albert and Priska Diederichs; and in-laws: Melvin (Rita) Diederichs, Jerome (Joanie) Diederichs, and Bernice Diederichs.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church (120 Davis St.) in Stockbridge. Friends may call from 1:00 pm until 2:45 pm at the church on the day of service. At the time of the service and following, there will be a link available for those wishing to watch a memorial video, or see pictures of the flowers and gifts given to the family, on their website page provided through wietingfuneralhome.com
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Deepest Sympathies. For years we would meet Don and Edna at the landing after a morning of sturgeon spearing. Enjoyed wonderful conversations and laughs. RIP Mayfly.
Rog & Linda Meyers (Friends) 2025-03-20 19:47:21
our sincere condolences to Edna and all the family turly a honor to know him
Hope and Randy schmitt (long time ago working together) 2025-03-20 09:12:00
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Don and Edna. May the Almighty hear your prayers and wrap his arms around you. Donny was one of the nicest people around.
Daniel Basler (Cousins ) 2025-03-19 14:51:20
I so enjoy working with Don and Edna at the Bank they always the nicest customers Don was always talking about his family and fishing
Barbara L schwarz (Friend) 2025-03-18 22:21:55
Helen and I send our condolences to Leon, Shelly and the entire Nadler family. My your dad rest in peace.
Mike and Helen Konopka (Family friend) 2025-03-14 21:07:14
My deepest condolences to the entire Nadler family for the loss of Don. What I remember the most was his (almost) constant smile at the kids Birthday parties.
Linda Stephanie (Former sister-in-law/ friend) 2025-03-14 18:20:53
Grant, Jessica & Nadler Families, Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Your Friends at Ahern
J. F. Ahern Co. (Friends & Co-Workers) 2025-03-14 15:24:17
Sorry to here about Donald. We wish we could be there, however your family will be in our prayers
Mark & Sandy Wagner (Cousin) 2025-03-14 15:03:18
Always good to see Don and the wife at the concerts, we will miss him this year and more. Rest in Peace dear friend.
Calumet County VFW Post 3153 (Friends) 2025-03-14 09:55:55
So sorry for your loss. May all your happy memories give you comfort and peace.
Kathy and Stan Schmitz (Friend) 2025-03-14 08:28:46
Sending caring thought to your family!
Judy Woelfel (New Holstein) 2025-03-14 07:22:25
my condolences to everyone
jim kienbaum (friend) 2025-03-14 06:25:48
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