Donald M. Deruntz Sr.
– IN MEMORY OF –
Donald M. Deruntz Sr.
October 26, 1926 – November 22, 2018
It is with profound sadness that I announce the death of our brother Don Deruntz. Don passed away November 22. He was 92.
Donald was the beloved husband of: Genevieve (nee Okruta) for 64 years; loving father of: Donald (Annette) Deruntz, Rick Deruntz, Lori (Rick) Dorusha, Cynthia (Phil) Grasser, Andrea (Dan) Radinsky and Mary Kay (Tom) Long; devoted grandfather of Matthew (Theresa) Deruntz, Katherine Deruntz, Jeremy Dorusha, Anna Dorusha, Drew Grasser, Dylan Radinsky, Brad Grasser and Jake Long; great-grandchildren: Christian, Nate and Alex; and brother: David (Alma) Deruntz.
Donald was preceded death by his parents: Max and Anna (nee Wegner) Deruntz; sisters: Eleanor (Francis) Lynch, Adeline (William) Eagen, Veronica (Frank) Olbrot and Martha (Larry) Dudek.
Don was a Knight of Columbus for over 65 years. After transferring from Illinois, he loved serving the Cardinal Stritch Council #4620 and will be remembered for his passion and a smile.
He was a master story and joke teller, an avid Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame fan and had a love for bowling, gardening and wood-working. Don was a wonderful family man of faith who showed his love by uniting his family every Sunday, and letting them know they always had a place to call home.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 25th at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre. The members of the Knights of Columbus Cardinal Stritch Council #4620 gathered for a rosary in Don’s honor.
Funeral Prayers were said on Monday, November 26th at Geisen Funeral, Cremation and Reception Centre followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Pat Kalich officiating. Don’s interment is at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Crown Point.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Mary Catholic Church.