MONROE - Donald Lee Wyttenbach, age 75 of Monroe died on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. He dealt with his diagnosis of cancer the way he lived his life, still caring more about his family than his own struggles. Don was born on April 19, 1936 on the family farm in rural Green County, Wisconsin to Inez (Moen) and Alfred Wyttenbach, the fourth child of eight children. He attended the Postville rural school near Blanchardville and was a 1954 graduate of the New Glarus High School. Upon graduation from High School, Don served his country in the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy, Don was united in marriage to Jeanette Hendrickson on October 6, 1956 at the Blanchardville Lutheran Church. Upon discharge, Don began his 37-year career at Industrial Combustion in Monroe. He requested an early retirement to enable him to care for his wife, who was challenged with early dementia. His devotion to her will be remembered by many. He and Jeanette were blessed with 6 children. He was very proud of his children, their spouses and his grandchildren. Don was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe. His strong faith and passion for gardening was a reflection of his simple life, in which he shared the fruits of his labor with many.

Donald is survived by three daughters, Barbara (John) Lumina of Madison, Dawn (Dan) Lawinger of Monroe, and Pamela (Tim) Colden of Brodhead; two sons, Curtis (Colette) Wyttenbach of Monroe and Todd (Gina) Wyttenbach of Prairie Du Sac; his two sisters, Judy (Randy) Paulson of Texas and Joey (Art) Gilbertson of Mineral Point; his four brothers, Virgil (Peggy) Wyttenbach of Argyle, Luther (Beulah) Wyttenbach of Rockford, Richard Wyttenbach of Burlington, and Jerry (Sharon) Wyttenbach of Argyle; eight grandchildren, Amber (Brandon) Hastings, Jerad Lumina, Adam Lumina, Claire Wyttenbach, Christina Wyttenbach, Hunter Colden, Brady Colden, and Chad Keller; two great-granddaughters, his little "girlies", identical twins Sienna and Harper Hastings; and two sisters-in-law, Peggy (Robert) Berg of Blanchardville, and Darleen Wyttenbach of Monroe. Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jeanette who died on December 20, 2001, his infant son Alan who died in 1961, and his brother Franklin Wyttenbach. The family would like to express their gratitude for hospitality and friendship shown by the staff at Glarner Stube in New Glarus.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe at 1025 15th Ave. Rev. John Tabaka will officiate. Burial will be in the Adams Cemetery in rural Argyle. A visitation will be held on Saturday morning at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.saetherfuneralhome.com. The Saether Funeral Home in Blanchardville is assisting the family.

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that day. 2 Timothy 4:7-8.