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Donald M. Straka, age 63 of Wauzeka, passed away on Monday November 2, 2015 at his daughter's home in Readstown.  He was born on June 3, 1952 in Boscobel.  The son of Emil and Dora (Pettera) Straka.  He married Pam Burroughs on June 8, 1996 at Pikes Peak in McGregor Iowa. He is survived by his wife Pam Straka of Dubuque Ia., his children a son Shawn (Sarah) Straka of Bridgeport , his daughters; Wendy (Emerald) Faulkner Jr. of Readstown, Rachael Straka of Dubuque Ia., April Schuller of New York City NY. Miranda Handfelt of Dubuque Ia., 6 Grandchildren. A brother Earl Straka of Galena Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents along with a sister in law Edna Straka.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday November 10, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. Father Garrett Kau officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Military honors will be accorded by the Blake-Semrad American Legion Post 134 and the Gilbertson-Pitzer-Radley VFW Post 10393 both of Boscobel. Friends may call on Tuesday November 10, 2015  following the memorial service  4:30  until  8:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. Online condolence can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com