Donald Allan Lesavage

Donald Allan Lesavage of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home, on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the age of 73.

Don was a graduate of Nicolet High School and remained friends with many of his classmates throughout his life. He was active in the Army National Guard for 6 years, from 1969 to 1975, and received a Rifle Marksmanship Badge. Which means he was a straight shooter!

He is survived by his brother, Wayne Leo Strykowski; his sister, Malia Lesavage; his nephew, Christopher Michael Lesavage; his niece, Nicole Elizabeth Lesavage; along with his wife, Mary Kay Lesavage; and many loving relatives and special friends.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Edward and Veronica Katherine Lesavage.

He was a professional painter by trade and had a business, TLC Painting, in the Stoughton/Madison area for over 30 years. He had a passion for painting and made many people happy with the TLC ‘tender loving care’ service he offered each client.

Don also liked to travel. He and Mary traveled to many different countries. Some of the places they visited were Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Thailand, England, and Spain.

Also, throughout his life, he was an avid antique/vintage car enthusiast. Always had at least one or two of these admired cars. He started out with a 1937 Ford, right after high school, and throughout the years expanded to a '65 GTO, a couple of Corvettes, an MG, Cadillac convertible, Karmann Ghia, '62 Impala SS, and numerous VW Beetles, just to name a few.

One of Don’s hobbies was going over to the local VFW or bowling alley in Stoughton and playing the machines. He was very lucky and many more times then not, came out a winner. He also liked skiing, fishing, boating, and golfing.

Also, he loved the kittycats that he had and cared for. He always had a couple furry friends to keep him company and they were very important to him throughout his life.

Don is deeply loved by his family, relatives , and friends, and is greatly missed.

Don’s family would like to extend a heart-filled thank you to the staff at Agrace Hospice for their compassionate care.

Don chose cremation and did not want a funeral. But we will have a ‘Celebration of Life’ in Mid-Summer. Please email: dlesavage@gmail.com if you would like to join us in celebrating Don’s life! He always loved a good party!

In lieu of flowers, etc., please consider sending donations to the following:

For donations ‘in his memory’ your local no kill animal shelter would be the best place.

***Update for Celebration of Life:

Donald Lesavage’s ‘Celebration of Life’

June 24, 2023

There will be a ‘Celebration of Life’ for Donald A. Lesavage on Saturday, June 24, 2023, starting at 11 am, on Druid Lake, in the Hartford area. Please contact, Malia, Don's Sister, via email – dlesavage@gmail.com, to RSVP for the address.

It should be a wonderful day at the lake with swimming, boating, and a picnic. Jim and Candi have a boat we can use for the day.

There is a boat launch area close by if you choose to bring a boat.

Food will be provided but if you would like to bring a dish to share, or a dessert, that would be very appreciated.

Druid Lake was our family’s summer home and get together place during the summer as we were growing up. We had many a party at the lake with fond memories shared with family and friends. We decided it would be the perfect place to honor Don and celebrate his amazing life. He always loved a good party!!!

Please share this invitation with anyone you know that were friends with Don!

There are several motel/ hotel’s in the Hartford, WI, area if you would like to stay overnight.

Super 8 262-709-8209

Americinn 262-673-2200

Cobblestone 262-670-6010

***Additional Celebration of Life:

August 5, 2023

There will also be a ‘Celebration of Life’ in Northern Wisconsin. It will be held on Saturday August 5,2023, in Presque Isle, WI, at The Retreat Bar starting at 3pm. The Retreat Bar was one of Don’s favorite places to get together with friends and party while in the Presque Isle area.

The Retreat Bar, 12436 County Hwy W, Presque Isle, 54557.

You can contact, Malia, Don's Sister, via email at dlesavage@gmail.com, to RSVP.

There are motel/hotels in the Boulder Junction, Winchester, and Mercer area, if you would like to stay in the area for the weekend.