Donald E. Broge, 90, of Lena, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe, WI.

Donald was born on September 27, 1930 to Lester and Margaret (Tieman) Broge in Waddams Grove. Don married Shelby Mau on April 17, 1954 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lena, IL. They were blessed with one son, Steve (Cheri) Broge of Monroe, WI; granddaughter Stacey (Corey) Steinmann of Monroe, WI; grandson Jeremy (Toni) Broge of Browntown WI; four grad-grandchildren; Tana Steinmann, Aleta, Alyssa, and Alex Broge; brother Glenn (Nancy) Broge; sister Ruth Kleckner; and a very special nephew Russel Yeager.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Shelby in 2016; sister Glenda Yeager; brothers-in-law Herbert Yeager and Richard Kleckner.

Don and Shelby purchased their farm in 1955 and took great pride in farming together for 55 years in the Winslow area until retiring in 2000. Don served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lena, IL. Don enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, making sure that they were all being taken care of, and always loved looking for the best deal he could find.

Private graveside services will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.