Donald Montonati, 93, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. He was born on January 11, 1933, to his late parents Raymond and Lucille (Gerrits) Montonati.

Don was born and raised in the Menasha area. He attended St. Mary grade school and graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha. A year after high school, he went to work for Kimberly-Clark for about a year before he joined the United States Air Force and served his country proudly for 4 years. He was stationed in Japan for 3 years and that was one of his favorite experiences. He married the love of his life Yvonne Zoromski on May 17, 1958, and together they raised 5 children. He went on to work for KC for 38 years and retired.

In his free time, Don liked to volunteer with St. Patrick and St. Joes food pantry. He was a devoted member of the St. Patrick parish. Even sending his children to school there. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was also quite fond a good martini and was a Green Bay Packer fan. He was a coin collector and loved watching the game show channel.

Donald is survived by his children: Terry (Linda) Montonati, Mary (Michael) Davel, Gail (Scott) Stewart, Tina Montonati; grandchildren: Tony (Kelly) Montonati, Brian (Sara) Montonati, Catherine Montonati, Matthew (Lindsay) Davel, Katelyn (Matt) Holstead, Andrea Davel, Coreen Gambsky, Emily (Charles Hernandez) Wettstein, Tara Prahl, Rebecca Montonati, Andrew Krueger, Alex Krueger; 25 great grandchildren; siblings in law: Sylvia Zoromski, Sister Mary Elrita, Judy Lavicka, Darlene Zoromski, many nieces and nephews and extended family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Yvonne, daughter Tammy Montonati, siblings: Rosie Tremmel, AnnaMae Madory, Richard Montonati, Judy Weiss; siblings in law: Robert Zoromski, Ralph (Jeanne) Zoromski, Phyllis (Curt)(Dale Dexter) Magiary, Alois Zoromski, Richard Lavicka, Jerome Zoromski.

There will be a funeral service on February 27, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church – 324 Nicolet Blvd. Menasha WI 54952. Visitation will be from 9am to 11am with the service starting at 11am.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the ThedaCare hospice nurse Beth for taking such good care of Don.