Donald Francis Chassee, age 81, of Friendship, Wisconsin formerly of Addison, Illinois passed away on June 2, 2013 at his home following an extended illness.
A memorial mass will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Military Honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard. A memorial will be held in the Chicago area later in June.
Donald was born May 17, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Samuel and Sophie Chassee Née Sychowski.
Following his graduation from Taft High School in Chicago, he earned an Associates Degree from Chicago City Junior College. He married his high school sweetheart, Charlotte Stichter and then enlisted in the United States Army.
He attended DePaul Academy while starting his career in the flooring industry. He and Charlotte also began their family of eight children. Don started his own flooring company, Noland Sales Corporation, which has become a major flooring leader in the Chicago area. Following the loss of his first wife, Don relocated to Wisconsin where he met and married Joyce Montgomery. They have enjoyed 25 years together and their union has brought two wonderful families together.
Don was a member of the Castle Rock Lions Club for 25 years, the American Legion and the Salvation Army. He shared his love of life and generosity with these organizations and the community in numerous ways.
He enjoyed fishing, golfing, boating, nature and especially spending time with his family.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Castle Rock Lions Club or the Lions of Illinois Foundation.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Sam & Sophie Chassee; brother, Dick Chassee; first wife, Charlotte Chassee nee Stichter; son, Craig Chassee; daughter, Gail Chassee; daughter, Lynn Chassee and son, Joseph Chassee
Survivors include:
Wife: Joyce Chassee of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Lori (Jerry Dolan) Chassee of West Chicago, Illinois
Daughter: Paula Sorensen of Byron, Minnesota
Son: Jeffrey (Nancy) Chassee of Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Daughter: Donna (Michael) McCaleb of Wood Dale, Illinois
Seven grandchildren
Three great-grandchildren
Stepchildren: Lee (Tammy) Montgomery of Argyle, Wisconsin
James (Stephanie) Montgomery of Withie, Wisconsin
Debra (Scott) Fischer of Arpin, Wisconsin
Seven step-grandchildren
Seven step-great-grandchildren
Further survived by a large extended family
Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
A memorial mass will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Military Honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard. A memorial will be held in the Chicago area later in June.
Donald was born May 17, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Samuel and Sophie Chassee Née Sychowski.
Following his graduation from Taft High School in Chicago, he earned an Associates Degree from Chicago City Junior College. He married his high school sweetheart, Charlotte Stichter and then enlisted in the United States Army.
He attended DePaul Academy while starting his career in the flooring industry. He and Charlotte also began their family of eight children. Don started his own flooring company, Noland Sales Corporation, which has become a major flooring leader in the Chicago area. Following the loss of his first wife, Don relocated to Wisconsin where he met and married Joyce Montgomery. They have enjoyed 25 years together and their union has brought two wonderful families together.
Don was a member of the Castle Rock Lions Club for 25 years, the American Legion and the Salvation Army. He shared his love of life and generosity with these organizations and the community in numerous ways.
He enjoyed fishing, golfing, boating, nature and especially spending time with his family.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Castle Rock Lions Club or the Lions of Illinois Foundation.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Sam & Sophie Chassee; brother, Dick Chassee; first wife, Charlotte Chassee nee Stichter; son, Craig Chassee; daughter, Gail Chassee; daughter, Lynn Chassee and son, Joseph Chassee
Survivors include:
Wife: Joyce Chassee of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Lori (Jerry Dolan) Chassee of West Chicago, Illinois
Daughter: Paula Sorensen of Byron, Minnesota
Son: Jeffrey (Nancy) Chassee of Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Daughter: Donna (Michael) McCaleb of Wood Dale, Illinois
Seven grandchildren
Three great-grandchildren
Stepchildren: Lee (Tammy) Montgomery of Argyle, Wisconsin
James (Stephanie) Montgomery of Withie, Wisconsin
Debra (Scott) Fischer of Arpin, Wisconsin
Seven step-grandchildren
Seven step-great-grandchildren
Further survived by a large extended family
Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.