Donald "Don" Frank LeMieux, Jr.

     Donald “Don” Frank LeMieux, Jr., age 74 of the Town of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at his home.

     Don was born on July 22, 1949, to the late Donald and Hilda (John) LeMieux, Sr., in Sturgeon Bay. He was a graduate of Sevastopol High School. Don enlisted and proudly served in the United States Army from 1967-1970 during the Vietnam War. After his enlistment, he returned home to Sturgeon Bay. On January 21, 1982, Don was united in marriage to Judy W. Beilfuss in Sturgeon Bay. In 1983, Don graduated from NWTC as an electrician and worked his way to being a master electrician. He worked for Peterson Builders, Palmer Johnson Yachts and Fincantieri (Bay Shipbuilding).

     Don enjoyed fishing, dartball, and softball. Over the years he played softball with the Eagles Club, Stein Old Timers, and Greystone Castle. He was well known for helping others and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Most of all, Don loved his family and the time he spent with them. 

     Don is survived by his beloved wife, Judy; five children, Todd (Jennier) LeMieux, Kristine LeMieux, Joshua LeMieux, Jennifer Stephany, and Cory LeMieux; grandchildren, Jill, Olivia, Laura, David, Amanda, Tia, and Kaiden; great grandchildren, Benjamin, Beau, Nels, and Nova May; sisters and brother, Mona (Mike) Deremo, Wanda LeMieux, Joan (Jon) Beilfuss, Eva (Dave) Anderson, Olivia Deremo, and Mark Lemieux; sister and brothers-in-law, Joan (Robert) Somers, Jack (Nancy) Beilfuss, Jerry (Renate) Beilfuss, Jeff Beilfuss, Marvin Beilfuss, and Jan (Dawn) Beilfuss.  He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Iola LeMieux in infancy; his father and mother-in-law, Marvin and Beatrice Beilfuss; and brothers-in-law, Joel Beilfuss, Allen Deremo, and Jay Beilfuss in infancy.

     The LeMieux family would like to extend a special thank you to Door County EMS, Door County Sheriff’s Department and Deputy M. Olendzki, Deputy A. Tlachac, Sgt. T. Lemke, and Shalene from the Door County Medical Examiner’s office for their care and compassion during this difficult time.  

     A funeral service for Don will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in West Jacksonport, 6704 County Road T, Egg Harbor, WI 54209, with Pastor Peter Lindemann officiating. Burial will be at Bayside Cemetery.

     Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:50 a.m.

     Expressions of sympathy and memories of Don may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donald "Don" Frank LeMieux, Jr., please visit our floral store.