Donald Kirschbaum

Donald P. Kirschbaum, age 81, of Dickeyville, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 16, 1934, the son of Albert and Rosella (Breuer) Kirschbaum. Donald graduated from Bloomington High School and attended Rockford Business College. On May 4, 1954, he married Bernadine R. Voss at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, in Monona, IA. Together they farmed in Glen Haven. Donald later drove school bus, worked at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works, hauled gas for Iowa Oil Company and Cenex. Donald and Bernadine also were the house parents for a group home in Platteville. He enjoyed wood working, puzzles, and riding his John Deere mower.

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Bernadine; their children: Kathy Perry; Debbie Smith; Marcia Kirschbaum; Brian (Wanda) Kirschbaum; Joleen (Rich) Oyen; Steve (Sarah Dunn); Roger (Janet) Kirschbaum; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Mergen; honorary daughter, Lisa Peters; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert "Bobby" Kirschbaum; a great-granddaughter, Love McCluer; a brother-in-law, Tom Mergen.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 25, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in Gockel Cemetery, Glen Haven. Family and friends called on Sunday, April 24, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington where a 1:45 p.m. scripture service was held. Friends also called on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Donald P. Kirschbaum Memorial Fund has been established. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bloomington is assisting the family.