Donald (Don) Max Elsinger, 80 years of age, and a resident of Clearview Nursing Home, Juneau, WI, passed away on Saturday, the 8th of November 2014. He passed away peacefully and in the loving presence of his sister, Barbara, and nephew, Matthew. Don was born on May 2, 1934 in Juneau, WI to Max and Alvina (Thieme) Elsinger. He graduated from Juneau High School in 1953, and with a desire to travel and experience the world, Don left the family farm and joined the Air Force. And over the next 4 years, that is exactly what he did. While faithfully serving and defending our country, he traveled in and out of over 40 nations. He continued his service for 4 more years, in the Air Force Active Reserves. Don had returned home to help his parents once again on the family farm. He continued to be a caretaker of the land for the next several decades. Don is survived by 2 sisters, Barbara Lee (Elsinger) Rantala of Mayville, WI and LaVon (Elsinger) Roll of Mayville, WI. He is further survived by his nieces and nephews as well as close friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Alvina. Barbara and Matthew would like to thank all of those who knew Don and got to experience his wonderful and unique personality and true genuineness. We would also like to thank the staff and residents of HouseHold B at Clearview. You made Don feel like he had found home again, and he truly enjoyed the time that he had with all of you. No formal service is being planned at this time, and he will be laid to rest next to his parents in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Don – you were a man of deep faith, and strong, unwavering convictions. You saw the good in people, and that, in turn allowed all of us to see some good in each other. We can not put into words how deeply we will miss you…..but we are so thankful for the time we had with you here… until we see you again…
