Donald L. Nagan

Don Nagan, age 84 of Kaukauna, passed away at his home on May 22, 2017. Don was born in Kaukauna on August 2, 1932, son of the late Leo and Minnie (Otto) Nagan. He was a graduate of the Kaukauna High School, and furthered his education by two more years. In 1951 he entered service with the United States Navy, and served for eight years. During that time, he married Ruth Welsh who survives. Over the years. Don was employed as a bookkeeper for Schmidt Oil, as well as Jansen Construction and Rich's Bakery.

He is survived by his wife: Ruth Nagan of Kaukauna; seven children: Joyce (John) Petersen of Greenleaf; Donna Nagan of Kaukauna; Allen Nagan of Kaukauna; Marjorie (Michael) Schaefer of Milwaukee; Laura Nagan of Appleton; Ron Nagan of Kaukauna; and Frank Nagan of Kaukauna. There are also ten grandchildren: Andrea Petersen, Adam Petersen, James Micke, Emily (Tim) Voight, Aaron Schaefer, Rebecca Schaefer, Joseph Schaefer, Brad (Jody) Schaefer, Ryan (Ann) Schaefer, and Benjamin (Stephanie) Lancour. Don also leaves behind eleven great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; and two sisters-in-law: Germaine Nagan of Combined Locks and Joan Welsh of Maryland. He was preceded in death by his parents, a twin brother Ronald, brothers Carl Nagan and Roy (Eva) Nagan; a sister-in-law Joan Nagan; and a brother-in-law Alan Welsh.

The funeral liturgy for Don will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH – ST. MARY CHURCH, 119 W. 7th Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Full military honors will follow the mass. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends and family are invited to gather at the church on Wednesday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. For more information or to share a memory of Don, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.