Laux, Donald H.

1931 - 2016  (84 years)

• Name	Laux, Donald H.
  Birth	3 Mar 1931	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Military Service	Between 1953 and 1955
  US Army
  Death	31 Jan 2016	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	3 Feb 2016
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Donald H. Laux, age 84, of Appleton, died on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at his home. Don was born on March 3, 1931, to the late Herbert and Anna (Wollersheim) Laux. He lived in Appleton his whole life. Don attended St. Norbert College, graduating in 1953 with a degree in physics. He served in the U.S. Army (1953 - 1955) at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Don had a successful career at Marathon, American Can, and Domino Amjet working in research and development. Don liked to golf and play sheephead. He was involved at St. Bernard Catholic Church as a server, usher, and lector. Most of all, he loved raising his family and leaves them with many memories of road trips, holidays, and laughter. Don was blessed with his loving wife of 58 years, Sylvia (Godschalx); four children: Linda (Mark) Slater, Patricia (Doug) Westhoven, Sara (Cal) Akin, and Daniel Laux; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter Sara Slater, his parents, and brother, Richard Smith. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 am on Friday, February 5, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1617 W. Pine St., Appleton, with Father Dennis Ryan officiating. Friends may visit at the church on Friday from 9:30 am until the time of service. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fox Valley Warming Shelter in Appleton.
  Burial	St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I202557	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	29 Dec 2022

  
  

  Father	Laux, Herbert,   b. 27 Jun 1907   d. 16 May 1956 (Age 48 years)
  Mother	Wollersheim, Anna Mary,   b. 13 Feb 1905   d. 8 Nov 1984 (Age 79 years)
  Family ID	F2238	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Godschalx, Sylvia
  Family ID	F216962	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Dec 2022

  
  

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  Laux, Donald H.