Donald Weeks

Donald R. Weeks, “Shorty”, age 86, passed away February 1, 2024 with his family by his side. Donald was born February 22, 1937 in Eureka, Wisconsin to Elizabeth “Bessie” June (Beulen) Weeks and Richard Ralph Weeks. Donald graduated from Berlin High School. He was united in marriage to Judith I. Maloney on October 1, 1960. Donald served 9 years in the National Guard 32nd Infantry Division and was stationed at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. For many years he was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Berlin. For most of his life Donald worked as an Ag mechanic in the Berlin and Eureka areas forming many friendships along the way. In the summers he spent many weekends traveling the state to attend tractor pulls with his family and friends. He also enjoyed sharing his love of music and passion for playing the banjo with his family. Donald is survived by his four children, Peggy Weeks and her children, Tricia (Jeff) Jezwinski, Heather (friend, John) McConnell, and Katie (Ben) Larson; Dennis (Tammy) Weeks and their children, Dennis Jr (friend, Joy) Weeks, Desiree (Patrick) Kovatch, Justin Knappenberger, and Alyssa (Jerry) Vang; Patty (Dan) McClelland and their children, Amy (fiancée Paul) McClelland, Becca (Luke) Wirth, and Amanda (friend, Greg) McClelland; D. Charles (Kelly) Weeks and daughters, Rachel (Josh) Spaulding, Stephanie Weeks, and Erin Weeks. He was also blessed with 21 great-grandchildren, Joshua, Kearston, Emily, Madison, Camden, Kade, Jaden, Gabe, Haylee, Declan, Macy, Violet, Alex (Tanner), Madelyn, Mavie, Evelyn, Callan, Genna, Addy, and Landon. He is further survived by his two sisters, Carol Hadel and Marge Boening; sisters-in-law, Betty Weeks and Barb Maloney; brother-in-law, Scott (Lisa) Maloney; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Donald was proceeded in death by his beloved wife, Judith; parents, Bessie and Richard Weeks; mother and father-in-law, Grace and Clifford Maloney; brothers, Robert “Bud” Weeks and Tom Weeks; sister-in-law, Carol Juedes; brothers-in-law, George Hadel and Clifford “Butch” Maloney; and grandson, David Weeks. Special thanks to the caring doctors, nurses, and support staff at ThedaCare Berlin and Neenah, and the Waushara County EMTs. Family and friends may visit with the family on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 9-11:00 a.m. at The Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home of Berlin. A funeral service for Donald and Judy will follow visitation at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment together will follow services at the Eureka Cemetery. A memorial has been established in Donald and Judy’s Name.

Donald Weeks

February 22, 1937 - February 1, 2024