La Fortune, Donald E. Donald E. “Joe” La Fortune, 65, Oconto, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 8th, 2011 with his family by his side. Donald was born June 22nd, 1945 to the late Calvin “Swede” and Esther La Fortune in Oconto, WI. On October 9th, 1976 he married Linda. Since 1980, Donald and Linda owned and operated La Fortune Auction & Realty. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, riding his Harley, and spending time with his family. Donald was very active in his community and involved in many organizations including Oconto Kiwanis Club, Oconto Copperfest Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Committee, National and Wisconsin Auctioneers Association, Wisconsin Realtors Association, Volunteer of Pensaukee Fire Department, and was a main contributor in restarting the satellite site for the CP telethon in Oconto. Most currently, he was the director of the Oconto County Volunteers in Probation (VIP) Program. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Linda; four children, Susan (Jason), Joseph (Jenelle), Rebecca (Chad), and Jodee (Joe); “other” son, Harold (Sherry) Frewerd; brother, Ken (Judy); six grandchildren, Tyler, Kaeden, Collin, Amanda (James), Ryan, and Abby; two great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and good friends. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Offices in Colorado and Wisconsin mark broadening footprint for Schrader
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