Donald G. Kiesow's Obituary
Donald G. Kiesow, age 98, passed away on Monday January 1, 2024 at St. Agnes
Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born in Oshkosh on March 19, 1925 the son of the late
Leo and Martha (Reinhardt) Kiesow. Donald was married to his wife, Delores Esslinger,
for 74 years prior to her passing in July of 2021. Until the time of his retirement he was
employed by Metalist Industries as a machinist for 42 years.
Donald was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. When he wasn’t spending time
with family and friends you could often find him bowling, hunting, and fishing. Donald
especially enjoyed fishing for perch and walleye on lake Winnebago, which he knew like
the back of his hand! He was also a very skilled carpenter, building several homes
including his daughter’s current home.
Donald is survived by his daughter Kim (Hans) Kuster of Oshkosh; grandchildren Grant
Kuster of Oshkosh and Hadley (Jeremy) Haney of Oshkosh; great-grandchildren Raylan
and Priya Haney; devoted nieces Wendy Neyhard, Judy (Tom) McKenney, Barbara
(David) Dougherty; and devoted nephews Terry (Helen) Zuehlke, Ronald (Kathy)
Zuehlke, and Steve (Carolyn) Williams.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters (and two brothers-in-law) Viola
(Carl) Williams and Helen (Robert) Butts.
Funeral services for Donald were held in The Poklasny Funeral Home (870 West South Park Oshkosh) on Saturday January 6, at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Lou Golamari officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park.
The entire family would like to thank both in-home and in-patient hospice as well as all
of the staff at St. Agnes Hospital 5 West for their abundant care and compassion.
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