Born to Eternal Life on August 3, 2025 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by his wife Elaine (nee Krajnak), daughter Judith Norberg and son Ross Notham. Loving father to John (Ann Raghavan) Notham, James (Leigh) Notham and Gary (Kris) Notham. Dear grandfather to Ashley, Janel, Annaleigh, Clarissa, Nathan, Natalie, Nick and Maya and great-grandfather to Lilly, Vince, Rose and Max. He is survived by his sisters Janet Neuser and Kay Joslyn, son-in-law Brian Norberg, daughter-in-law Sharon Notham, special friend Sally Burdecki as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Donald served in the U.S Army during the Korean conflict. He was active in veteran organizations at home such as being a lifetime member and past commander of the American Legion. He was a project manager at Ladish for many years. He loved his dogs, was an acitve outdoorsman and nature lover. He devoted his retirement years to transforming an abandoned farm in Wild Rose, WI into a productive tree farm with the help of his sons and neighbors. Graveside service and honors will take place on August 22 at Woodville Cemetery in Hancock, WI at 11 AM. A celebration of life luncheon will follow.