Donald “Don” P. Kobielush
1945-2024
Donald “Don” P. Kobielush, age 78, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, while at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, S.C. Because of Don’s extremely positive and strong constitution, and with the dedicated care of his loving wife, Juana, he was able to fight and delay the slow, but steady, physical decline associated with his severe stroke 14 years ago. On that day, Sept. 28, 2009, while coming home for a quick lunch break, tragedy struck, and Don uttered his last intelligible words on this earth. Lack of speech and a compromised physical state NEVER stole his ability to communicate kindness, love, excitement, joy, tenderness, and unwavering faith through the pain of disappointment.
Don was born Jan. 27, 1945, in Marshfield. He was raised in Westboro, by his mother, Carol (Ljungquist) Kobielush, along with his four brothers. His mother preceded him in death.
Juana, Don’s faithful and loving wife of 32 years, survives him along with two adult step-children, Melissa Bowen (Ga.) and Brian Bowen (Calif.). He is also survived by his brothers and their wives, Bob (Jo Ann) in Wis.; Jim (Ann) in Ariz.; David (Linda) in Minn.; and Bruce (Julie) in Tenn. Also surviving are 11 nieces and nephews along with 18 grand nieces and nephews.
After graduation from Westboro High School, Don attended the University of Wisconsin Madison pursuing pre-med courses. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Bethel University in 1971.
It’s impossible to list all of the things that Don did as a part of his working career, but they include: fulltime traveling Christian music group singer with “The Sixth Day”; over-the-road trucker with his own rig; entrepreneur and inventor of the BAR-B-DOG; and construction company owner and real estate broker. He pursued everything with vigor and an insistence on quality.
To know Don was to love him and be the recipient of even greater kindness and love in return. He often gave beyond his capacity and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. We do know, however, that for those of us who have accepted Jesus as our Savior, we will see him again someday in Heaven. Don received Christ as his Savior in June of 1954.
A Homecoming and Reunion Gathering for Don will be held at the Woodland Community Church, in Westboro, on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., and a service will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mount Olive Cemetery with a lunch reception at Woodland Community Church.
Generations Funeral Home & Crematory of Tomahawk is assisting the family with arrangements.
You may view Don’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral.com. Memorials are appreciated to the Woodland Community Church. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award me on that day.
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