Francis "Gerry" O'Donnell

Francis “Gerry” O’Donnell age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 13. He was born December 2, 1932. He grew up in DePere WI working at his family’s grocery store. He graduated 8th grade from St. Norberts Catholic school. He later enlisted in the Air Force from 1949-1953 serving during the Korean War as a radar operator and later received his GED. While serving in Long Beach WA he met his wife of 66 years Frances. He was employed by James River Corporation for 39 years never missing a day of work. He loved spending his free time at his cottage Up North fishing, car rides, politics and crossword puzzles. He loved hanging out at Bay Beach and the wild life sanctuary with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Frances, son Craig O’Donnell, grand children Alicia and Shawn O’Donnell, daughter Linda O’Donnell and special friend Rick Kennin, granddaughter Nicole O’Donnell, great grandson Jack, son Brian and Rena O’Donnell grandsons Anothony and Cody, son Keith O’Donnell and wife Laura...