Donald Kagigebi

Donald Robert Kagigebi, “Baagwejinin” peacefully passed onto the spirit world on March 11, 2009 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Donald resided in Webster with his wife Alyce. He was born and raised on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and was a member of the Midewin. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era from 1962-1966 as Airman First Class. Donald retired from Horton Manufacturing in Webster where he worked as a machinist for 33 years. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Susan (Ford) and Charles Kagigebi, Sr., brothers John and Charles, infant brother Richard and nephew Douglas. Don is survived by his wife Alyce, stepson Kurt, and many nieces and nephews. Don will be remembered for his easy going personality and kindness towards others. Funeral services were held Monday, March 16, 2009 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster with Clifford “Skip” Churchill officiating. Interment followed at 2:00 PM at the Northern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Spooner where full military rites were presented. Casketbearers were Jeff LaBatte, Richard Scharpe, Melvin White, Carl Chalepah, Steve Quaderer and Terry Creed. Honorary casketbearers were Douglas Kagigebi, Jr., Robert Kagigebi, Joshua Kagigebi, and Darren Kagigebi. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI.