Donald E. Sebo, 82, of Valders, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Grafton after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Donald was born August 3, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of the late Alvin and Josephine (Reinke) Sebo. He was a 1960 graduate of Valders High School.

Donald proudly served his country in the United States Army starting in October 1962. On February 25, 1964 he married the love of his life Joann Kovacich while he was stationed in France. Don continued to serve with the Army until September 1965. Don was a dedicated employee at Spancrete in Valders for 39 years until his retirement. He proudly represented employees as Union Steward for most of those years as well.

Don was an avid listener of Johnny Cash, loved fishing, hunting and home remodeling. He took great joy in spending time with family, especially his children and grandchildren as a patient teacher and storyteller.

Don was an active member of the Wagner-Eberle-Sukowaty American Legion Post #477 of St. Nazianz and the Thompson-Burkhard Post #28 of Valders. He was involved in many ways, including the Military Honors group at funerals. In April of 2024, Don had the privilege of being honored on an Old Glory Military Honor Flight Mission to Washington DC.

Survivors include his wife, Joann; his children; Mike (Grace) Sebo of Schofield, Karen (Dan) Schwarz of Chilton, Paul (Jean) Sebo of Kewaskum, Brenda (Thomas) Antkowski of Franklin, grandchildren; Spencer Sebo (Madeleine), Brady Sebo (Sonya), Dylan (Kaley) Sebo, Jarred (Meagan) Schwarz, Collin Schwarz, Nora Sebo (Greg), Natalie Sebo, Mason Antkowski and Ryler Antkowski. Further survived by his siblings; Shirley Burich, JoAnn (Tony) Riesterer, Twin Brother; Ron (Carolyn) Sebo, Tom (Chris) Sebo, Dorene Schneider and Linda Hoefner, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Fran Orth, Kim Sebo, Carol Busakowski, David Kovacich, Eve Kovacich and Beth Ross along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Ruth (David) Strouf, Betty Orth, brothers; Lawrence Sebo, Al Sebo (Janet), Mother-in-law and father-in-law; Theresa Kovacich and Joseph Kovacich, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Gene Schneider, Leonard Burich, Chester Busakowski, Karen Kovacich, Joseph Kovacich and Gary Ross, nephews; Mark Burich, LeRoy Sebo and Rick Sebo.

According to Don's wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial Services for Don will be held at 11:00am on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Faith Lutheran Church (255 W. Roosevelt St. Valders) A time of visitation will take place at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until 10:45am when a family devotion will take place before the service. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Nazianz at St. Gregory Catholic Cemetery.