Donald J. Gronemus (1954-2021)

GRONEMUS, FLOCK, TRAVIS

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 6/12/2021 at 06:22:30

Donald J. Gronemus, 67, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospital following complications from heart surgery. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City. Following the service, burial will be at St. Rose Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be held Wednesday at the church from 9-11:45 a.m. prior to the service. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is serving the family.

Don was born on April 2, 1954, in Vernon County, Wisconsin, to LeRoy and Mary (Flock) Gronemus. Don graduated from Cashton High School in 1972. Diploma in hand, Don and his twin brother, Dave, joined the Navy. Upon returning to land, Don attended Western Wisconsin Technical Institute, where he earned his Associate of Applied Science in Farmstead Mechanization in 1978, specializing in stainless steel welding. His trade brought him to Cuba City, when he began working for Gile Surge. Don was then hired by Southwest Health Center, where he enjoyed a 30+ year career in maintenance, retiring in January, 2020.

Don is survived by his wife, Connie; his daughter, Manda (Travis) Then and grandson Colton of Cascade, Iowa; stepchildren Brittney Setzer and grandson Chance of Spokane, Wash., Dainon (Michelle) Setzer and grandson Lincoln of Spokane, Wash., Erin (Jay) Digman of Cuba City, and Beau (Candace) Droessler of Platteville; his three brothers, Dan (Catherine) Gronemus of Madison, Dave (Robin) Gronemus of Chesapeake, Va., Tom (Lindy) Gronemus of Viroqua; his two sisters, Jean (Tom) Myhre of La Crosse, and Sue (Scott) Schmitz of Cashton; brothers-in-law and sisters in-law; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and coworkers from Southwest Health Center, whom he thought of as a second family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson Louie Droessler of Prairie du Chien.

In lieu of flowers or plants, honor Don through memorials to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseymcnett.com.