Donald J. Bywater, 92, of Shawano, passed away on Nov. 19, 2015, at his home. Donald was born in Milwaukee on April 24, 1923, the son of the late James J. and Lena O. (Schmidt) Bywater.
Donald enlisted in the United States Army in 1943. After discharge, he worked as an auto mechanic and at Allis-Chalmers before finding his job at the Milwaukee County Parks Commission. Don worked there for 34 years before his retirement. Don was united in marriage to Sharon Lynn (Paschke) Fiala on Aug. 17, 1991, at Hope Church in Cecil.
Donald enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Donald is survived by his wife, Sharon; his children, Donna (Mike) Mayr, of Coloma, Betty (Marty) Elmer, of Waldo, Linda (Jim Herman) Buschman, of Shawano, Janet (Barry) Boll, of Milwaukee, Debbie (Doug) Wendt, of Milwaukee, Howard (Judy) Bywater, of Oak Creek, Rick (Karen) Bywater, of West Allis, Bill Bywater, of West Allis, and Bob (Jorja) Bywater, of East Troy; his stepchildren, Michael (Tammy) Fiala, Deborah (Michael) Gentile, Betsy (Sam) Kim, Thomas Fiala, all of Illinois, and Joe Fiala, of Shawano. He is further survived by 31 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, as well as one son-in-law, Robert Shiebenes Jr., of Suamico.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia; his second wife, Joyce; two children, Patricia Shiebenes and David Bywater; and one granddaughter, Dawn Buschman.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Inurnment will take place at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Milwaukee at a later date.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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