Donald Harold Scheibe
Donald Harold Scheibe, age 93, of Stetsonville, entered his heavenly home Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 with family at his side, under the tender care of Hope Hospice. The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Don was born Oct. 17, 1932 in Abbotsford, to Arthur and Verna (Schultz) Scheibe. Growing up in Abbotsford, Don sang in the church choir, he and his friends would skip out after the last song to run to the bowling alley to set pins. He was a graduate of Abbotsford High School and remained close to his friends throughout the years. He was the last of the cherished group to pass away, a testament to the enduring bonds they shared.
After graduation Don worked at Inland Steel in Milwaukee until a strike brought him back home to Abbotsford. He then worked a variety of jobs, including at a cheese factory and driving gravel truck, before beginning his career in the auto body business. In 1972 he went into partnership and started D& D Body and Repair Shop in Stetsonville. He retired in 1999.
Don met Dorothy (Gumz) at Cherokee Park, where a simple walk along the river turned into the beginning of their love story. As they walked together, Dorothy tripped and fell into the river and Don pulled her to safety. One year later, May 25, 1955 they were united in marriage at Peace United Church of Christ in Dorchester. Together, they were blessed with three children Dennis, Daniel and Diane and would celebrate 71 years of marriage until the time of Dorothy’s passing in March 2026.
He was a passionate fisherman and enjoyed bowling, spending time with family, traveling, playing
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cards and caring for his yard. Don was a faithful member of Peace United Church of Christ and an active member of the Men’s Club. He proudly served for 10 years on the Stetsonville Village Board, dedicating his time and service to Stetsonville Community. Don will be deeply missed at the Corner Store Coffee Klatch and by all who knew him.
Don is survived by his two sons, Dennis (Julie) Scheibe, of Greenfield, and Daniel Scheibe, of Wisconsin Rapids; one daughter, Diane (Pat) Lehman, of Phillips; eight grandchildren, Sarah (Kenny) Buckler, of Louisville, Ky., Megan Scheibe, of Bellingham, Wash., Rebecca (Andrew) Bauer, of Cedarburg, Peter (Taylor) Scheibe, of Minnesota City, Minn., Stefanie (Kyle) Nelson, of Henderson, Colo., Erin (Geoff) Myers, of St. Paul, Minn., Gabrielle Lehman, of Burnsville, Minn., and Nicholas Lehman, of Phillips. He is further survived by 11 great-grandchildren, Theo and Caleb Buckler, Sam, Lewis and Irma Mayer, Adeline and Emerson Bauer, Blair Scheibe, Sawyer Nelson, Claire and Nora Myers; and one sister-in-law, June (George) Gumz, of Portland, Ore.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; infant son, David; grandson, Elliott Lehman; and further preceded in death by one brother, Bob (Denise) Scheibe; one sister, Mary (Jerry) Adams; and three brothers-in-law, Ed (Vivian) Gumz, Fred (Elaine) Gumz and George Gumz.
A Memorial Service will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday Aug. 21 2026, at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford, with Rev. Teri Hanson officiating. Visitation will start at 4 p.m. until the time of service.
The family would like to thank Hope Hospice and Palliative Care of Medford for all of their care and support, as well as Rev. Teri, and our caring friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, donations in dad’s name can be made to Hope Hospice.
Online condolences can be made at maurinaschilling. com.
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