Bongers, Donald Joseph

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 6 May 1942 and 15 Aug 1945; WWII, Coast Guard
• Obituary: 20 Dec 2005; Green Bay Press Gazette

Notes:

1930 Census:
Herman J Bongers41
Hattie M Bongers35
Gordon J Bongers13
Donald J Bongers10

Military Service:
Name:Donald Bongers
Gender:Male
Birth Date:18 Jan 1920
Death Date:8 Dec 2005
Branch 1:CG
Enlistment Date 1:6 May 1942
Release Date 1:15 Aug 1945

Obituary:
Bongers, Donald JosephDonald Joseph Bongers, born in Green Bay, died in Jacksonville, Fla., on D ec. 8, 2005, at St. Luke's Hospital at the age of 85. Don attended St. Nor bert College and graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy, San Francisc o, and served on American President Lines before, during and after WWII. A lthough he earned his captain's license he enjoyed first-mate duties. He s ailed on the first commissioned American trade ship from NYC to Indo-Chi na after the Dutch ships ceased. Returning to Wisconsin, he worked as a ma il carrier for the Green Bay Post Office. Don shared his interest in the H enry George Association with his sons.He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, June Robinson Bongers. D on will be missed very much by his five sons: Don's stepson, Rev. Howard M ajor III in New Paltz, N.Y., Jacob in Syracuse, N.Y., Allen W. in Jacksonv ille, Fla., and Karl and Ralph in Minneapolis, Minn. Don also leaves six g randchildren: Kelly and Alex from Jacksonville; Kayla, Austin and Cory fr om Minneapolis; and Helen from London Grove, Penn.; nephews Gary Bonger s; in-laws June Robinson, Joyce Miller, Grace and Ken Bouschart, Tom and A rita Robinson and Dan and Cindy Robinson.A memorial service was held in Jacksonville, officiated by Rev. Howard Maj or III.

Donald married Robinson, June Mary 12 Jul 1958. June (daughter of Robinson, Allen and Blindauer, Grace) was born 11 Jun 1922, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Sep 2014, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]