- Donald E. Briggs Sr. age 78, Cameron MO. entered the gates of heaven on Friday, August 19, 2011 with his loving family by his side, at Kansas University Medical Center following a courageous, six-year battle with cancer. Donald was born on August 9, 1933, in Appleton, to the late Earl and Lillian (Deeg) Briggs. Donald shared 45 years of marriage with Alice Jane (Reinke) Briggs until his love passed July 4, 1999. He was the greatest man, husband, father and grandfather. He loved three things most ("The Big Three"), family, Green Bay Packers and golf. He was employed at Thilmany International Paper for 38 years. He was a member (and past president) of the Hortonville Commercial Club. He served as trustee on the Village of Hortonville board for 6 years, including serving as president for two years. He was honorably discharged after serving 12 years in the Army Reserves. Survivors include: his son Donald (Karen) Briggs, Jr. and their children: Jeremy (Ashley, special friend), Erick, Amanda (Travis, fianc?) and Kayla, Appleton; his daughter-in-law Marie Briggs, and her children: Rick, Daniel, Ashley and Natalie, Green Bay; two daughters: Deborah Taylor and her children: Patrick, Heather (Wayne), Mark Jr. (Emily) and Holly (Adam, special friend), St. Joseph, Missouri; Tammy Briggs (Danny, special friend) and her children: Casey Jo (Elliot) and Brett (Meghan, special friend), Cameron, Missouri; a brother Chuck (Karen) Briggs, Appleton; four sisters: Marge (Eugene) Hopfensperger, Sparta; Betty (Dick) Bloch, Kaukauna; Sharon (Bill) Longworth, Neenah; and Cindy (Gary) Femal, Downey, California; also aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great-grandchildren, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alice and his son Michael. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Parks; Dr. Harbison; Dr. Mirza; Dr. Goggins; Dr. Slovick; Kansas University Medical Center, Cameron Regional Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital staff for their excellent care and support and to The Village in Cameron for their warm hospitality. Cremation has taken place in Missouri and visitation will be held from 4-6:30pm on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at the STAR OF HOPE CHAPEL at Highland Memorial Park, 3131 North Richmond Street, Appleton. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials sent to Donald Briggs, Jr. at 1627 Whitney Drive, Appleton 54914. God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put His arms around him and whispered come with me. With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and saw him fade away. And though we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. Donald would like everyone to remember to "KEEP THE FAITH".
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on August 23, 2011
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1933 - 2011 (78 years)
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