As was his wish, Don Andre Labrenz, age 79, of Wisconsin Dells, WI passed away at home on December 2, 2023.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, followed by a luncheon and time to share stories and to remember Don.

Don was born on August 30, 1944, the son of Herman Carl Labrenz and Rozella Amelia (Oeftger) Labrenz, in Lewiston, WI, at the home of his grandparents.

Don married Barbara Lynne Guildner in 1965 and shortly after he purchased his grandparents' ancestral home where he raised his family. Working for the Milwaukee Road like his father and grandfather, he retired from the Canadian Pacific Railway after 40 years of service. As a young man he worked for his neighbor Harry Wolfram, learning the truck farming business. He enjoyed all things gardening. Farmall tractors were his favorite. He loved the challenge of growing different fruit trees, flowers and vegetables. He enjoyed the harvesting and preserving of the many crops using his grandmother's recipes. His dill pickles and sauerkraut were family favorites! His produce supplied many supper clubs and supermarkets. He enjoyed fly fishing and playing Euchre. His dog Copper was a constant companion.

Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Lynne (Guildner) Labrenz; his son, Jeffrey Labrenz; four grandchildren, Steven Labrenz, Matthew Labrenz, Benjamin (Michelle) Egnaty, and Brittany Egnaty and his great-grandchildren, Brantley Egnaty, Braydon Egnaty, Nova Snyder and Jennifer Egnaty. He is further survived by his sisters, Shirley (Labrenz) Marshall, Bonnie Leisner, Carla (Labrenz) Jermier and Layna (Weber) Payne and brothers Patrick (Marilyn) Wharry, David (Debby) Labrenz and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gustave and Mary Oeftger; his parents; his daughter, Jennifer (Labrenz) Egnaty; his grandson, Brandon Egnaty and his in-laws, Samuel and Helen Guildner.