This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/17016/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Green Bay Area (WI) - June 15, 2000 Deceased Name: Ness, Donald R. Donald R. Ness, 64, 3355 North Overland Road, Oneida, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at home surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. The son of the late Gustave and Agnes (Cross) Ness was born June 11,1936 in Oneida. On Dec. 2, 1961 he married the former Annabeth Ninham in Green Bay. Mr. Ness had worked for Gauthier and Sons Construction Company for 35 years. He was a longtime member of Operating Engineers Local 139. Don enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. He also enjoyed his hobbies of working with wood and playing the guitar. He is best known for his sense of humor that he passed on to his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Annabeth their five children and their families, Gary and Lisa Ness and their children, Christopher, Nathan, Adam, Melissa and Jamel Karen Adams and her special friend, Lew Boyd and children, Kay (Keith Katch), Tara (Latakeh Smith) and Jonathan Mitzi and James "Jerimiah" Mineau and their children, Jamie and Brittney Debbie and Les Reinhold and their children, Jeffery (Jenny Tillman), Bonnie, and Jennifer Sheila and David Keehan and their children, Crystal, Scarlet, Misty, Skyler and Jacob. Further survived by three great grandchildren, Sean, Karissa and Vaniecia his three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Ervin and Pauline Ness, Milwaukee Ronald and Marilyn Ness, Navarino and Gus Ness, Seymour two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mildred and Clarence Peterson, Green Bay and Margie Crapeau, Milwaukee nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents one brother-in-law, Marvin Crapeau one sister-in-law, Darlene Ness one grandson, Matthew and one niece, Tammy. Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Seymour, until time of service. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Lonnie Johnson officiating. Burial to follow in Assembly of God Cemetery, Oneida. The family extends a special thank you to Bellin Three Med for their loving care and support. A heartfelt acknowledgment is also extended to his buddy, Harold Niham and Don's very special caretakers, Debra Ninham and Gina Vande Hei, as well as Linda Van Leishout of Hospice. As far as I can remember you gave a helping hand, You were just that kind of person, you were just that kind of man. I watched you with a child's eyes, and in wonder I did see, The many gifts and talents of all you gave were free. I watched you drive a grader, that's so impressed me. You could take a worthless treasure and make it look so grand, Your gift was like our Saviors, a life changed by the master's hand. Of course you were not perfect, only in heaven is that true, Now with silent eyes and resting arms, your life is made anew, I am glad I got to know you, you left an imprint on my heart Of giving of your time and talents, I'm so sad to see us part. I know it's just for a little while, but I know we'll meet again, In a land beyond the heavens where we meet our journey's end. So today I bury my father who was also my closest friend, I know I will surely miss you, my father and my friend. Author Debra Lynn Reinhold Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.