Donald Dezek
July 24, 1935 -
December 5, 2021
US Veteran
Donald Dezek, age 86, passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 5, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Born on July 24, 1935, he was the son of the late John and Valeria (Modroski) Dezek. He was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On February 29, 1984, Donald was united in marriage to Margaret Popp.
Donald owned and operated Don’s Hobbies in uptown Kenosha for 50 years.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.
Don was a member of the Ford Model A Car Club, Amity Lodge #692 Croatian Fraternal Union and the Uptown Kenosha Inc. He enjoyed collecting trains, model kits, electronics, and fixing things like vacuum cleaners, etc. He loved to take road trips with his wife Marge and enjoyed eating out.
He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret “Marge”; his niece, Pamela Dezek and his nephews, John, Rick, Mark and Ray Dezek.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brothers, George Dezek and John Dezek, Jr and his nephew, William Dezek.
Service Info
Memorial services and full military honors honoring Donald’s life will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Piasecki Funeral Home, 3720 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI.
A gathering of relatives and friends will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Posted by:
Norbert DoroughMy condolences to hear my friend Donald "Don" has passed away. My sympathies to his family and friends. I have known Don for almost 10 years, his knowledge on anything train related was stunning. He helped me never have a dull moment from all the stories he told. He shall be missed and we have lost a great staple for the hobby & modeling community. Rest in peace my friend. Norbert Dorough
Posted by:
James ZinkelNy deepest sympathies to Don's family and friends. I knew and traded with Don at his hobby shop for over 40 years. He was the most knowledgable model reailroad and plastic model dealer that ever lived. Also, he always had time just to visit. He was more than a dealer--He was a FRIEND! I have tears in my eyes as I type this. I will miss him terrably, as will all modelers in the area. Jim Zinkel.
