Donald W. Roever

Donald W. Roever, 92, of the Town of Grant, passed away Thursday afternoon, Aug. 15, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Donald William Roever was born March 14, 1932, in the Town of Grant, son to the late William and Malinda (nee Voigt) Roever. During his early life, Donald lived and worked on his family farm. He was united in marriage to Patricia R. Ortner on April 24, 1954, in Shawano. He worked briefly at Tigerton Lumber Co. until 1957 when he started his career at Marion Plywood as a lathe operator and sander. He dedicated 40 years to Marion Plywood and retired in 1997. Donald was a very avid nature lover. He enjoyed hunting, fishing (especially trout) and going on nature walks. As an active member of Peace Lutheran Church, Split Rock, he served the Lord and his church faithfully. Donald also loved to drive. He traveled the contiguous U.S. by car, and on these road trips, he would always explore dead end roads. He knew everything about birds and trees and he would pass down his knowledge to his grandchildren for school projects. Donald will be remembered as a quiet, even-tempered man who loved his family dearly. Donald is survived by his wife of 70 years, Patricia; children, Judy (Robert) Falash, and Randy (Jennifer) Roever; grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Roever, Micheal (Cathy) Michonski, Nicolas (Norah Holm) Michonski, Stephanie (Scott) Kroening, and Justin (Marta) Anker; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dixie Meyer; a brother-in-law, Joe (Shirley) Ortner; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Jon Roever; daughter, Kathleen (Roever) Michonski; and his sister, Margaret Westphal. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory, 299 S. Main St., Clintonville. The Rev. Todd Jerabek will officiate the service. As per Donald’s wishes, his ashes will be scattered privately at a later date. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.