Donald Lenzner died peacefully at home on March 28, 2026, surrounded by his three loving daughters. He was 72 years old. Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Roy and Victoria (Krall) Lenzner, he graduated from Wausau West High School in 1972 and later earned an Associate Degree in Marketing from Northcentral Technical College.
Donald was a devoted father. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren, offering quiet encouragement and a steady hand when it was needed most. His presence brought comfort and stability to those around him. He was remembered for his straightforward honesty and the gentle way he showed care, never seeking attention but always being there.
He found fulfillment not in grand gestures but in everyday moments: time spent with family, conversations around the table, the ordinary rhythms of a life lived with integrity. His early years in the Wausau area shaped him into a man of warmth and steadiness, and he remained deeply connected to his roots throughout his life. He was a man who cherished family above all else, creating a lifetime of shared moments that now serve as the greatest comfort for those he leaves behind.
Donald is survived by his three daughters and extended family members who will carry forward the memory of his loving spirit. His family holds close the warmth and dedication he showed throughout his 72 years, finding strength in the bonds he nurtured with such care. He was also under the compassionate care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and Rennes Health and Rehab Center in his final days, surrounded by the people who loved him most.
On Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., there will be a funeral mass at St. Anne Catholic Church in Wausau. Visitation will start at 9:30 a.m. The funeral will take place at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. It will be an occasion for loved ones to get together, tell tales of Donald’s life, support one another, and bid farewell to a guy who held great significance for a great number of people.
Donald Lenzner was 72 years old. He was a father, a grandfather, a man of quiet strength and integrity. He was born in Wausau, raised in the area, and never strayed far from the people he loved. He died at home, surrounded by his daughters, exactly where he belonged. He is gone now, but the love he gave does not end. It continues in his children, in his grandchildren, in everyone whose life he touched. Rest easy, Donald. You were loved. You will be missed. And you will not be forgotten.