Mr. Donald L. Strueder

November 15, 1961 - April 12, 2015

Strueder, Donald L., of Burlington, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the age of 53. Don was a graduate of Waterford Union High School and two years of the Agricultural Short Course at UW-Madison. He spent his life working as a shepherd to his flock of sheep in rural Waterford. He was followed everywhere by his faithful border collies, first Dottie, and then Buddy. Don worked his adult life as a crop insurance adjuster, beginning with ASCS, and most recently at NAU Insurance. Don was a dedicated Racine County Fair supporter and an active Waterford FFA Alumni member. He sheared sheep, gathered wool, sold nuts and bolts, loved his John Wayne movies, and faithfully completed every Sudoku puzzle he came across. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Don is survived by his beloved partner and best friend: Julie Minikowski and her children: Michelle (fiancé Devin Chart) Minikowski, Michael Minikowski, and Cory Klunk. He was the beloved son of Lawrence Strueder and the late Elaine Strueder. He was the dear brother of Marlene (Mike) Brunner of Green Bay, Steven (Candice) Strueder of Waterford and Carolyn Strueder of Waterford. Don was the proud uncle of Ryan, Brad, and Sean Strueder, Will and Ben Brunner, and Peter, David and Cristine Brunner. He is survived by many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother: Elaine and his brother: David Strueder. Visitation will be held on Saturday April 18, 2015 from 9:00am to 12:30pm at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 145 South 6th Street, Waterford, WI with the Funeral Service starting at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow services in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Family wishes to thank the Burlington Rescue Squad for their kind care of Don. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, the family suggests memorials be made to: “Racine County Fair – Sheep Project”. Mealy Funeral Home Waterford, Wisconsin 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com