Donald J. Mancl, 89, Marshfield, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Stoney River Assisted Living, Marshfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield with Rev. Douglas Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield where military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 54 – Marshfield. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Riley Langfoss, Claire Langfoss, Jaren Mancl, and Ben Mancl.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Monday, May 12 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield with a Knights of Columbus rosary service at 6:30 pm and from 10:00 am until the time of service on Tuesday at the church.
Don was born on November 25, 1935 in Marshfield to Ben and Susan (Felten) Mancl. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1953. After graduating, he worked at Rollohome from 1953 to 1954. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1954 until 1962. On September 7, 1963, he married Berniece Wenzel at St. John’s Catholic Church in Marshfield. Don then spent 35 years working at Felkers, from 1962 until his retirement in 1998. Don and Berniece spent their winters in Texas with friends and family from 1998 – 2018.
He was an avid camper. Don also enjoyed bowling, playing softball, and gardening. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, proud grandfather and great grandfather, and devoted caregiver. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Berniece, daughter, Kathie (Erik) Langfoss, son, Gary (Julie) Mancl, grandchildren, Riley (Lauren) Langfoss, Claire Langfoss (Gunnar Gregoire), Jaren Mancl (Olivia Russell), and Ben Mancl (Shaelee Wallner), and great granddaughter, Lenora Langfoss.
He is further survived by his brother, Jim (Lois) Mancl. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Susan, son, Jeffrey Mancl, mothers and father in law, Ray and Rose Wenzel and Marie Wenzel, and brothers in law, Ken Wenzel and Orville Weber.
A quote that is reminiscent of Don’s life – “A legacy is not what’s left tomorrow when you’re gone. It’s what you give, create, impact, and contribute today while you’re here.”
The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff at Marshfield Medical Center, Stoney River Assisted Living, and Compassus for their compassionate care.
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