Donald G. Sasse, 83, was called to be with his Heavenly Father on August 12, 2022 in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on April 1, 1939 in Fremont, WI to Elmer and Nina Sasse. He graduated from Concordia Teacher’s College with a bachelor’s degree and went on to receive a Master’s degree from UW-Oshkosh.
Don married Phyllis Sasse, June 11, 1961 in Climbing Hill, Iowa, and they shared over 61 years together. Don taught at St. John’s Lutheran in Mayville, WI from 1961 to 1967 and then at Trinity Lutheran in Oshkosh, WI from 1967 to 1995, from there he went on to become a teacher and principal at Trinity Lutheran in Potter, WI from 1995 to 2000. Don used his Master’s degree in counseling to provide volunteer social work for many in need.
He was very artistic, and in his free time he enjoyed dabbling in various media, such as stained glass, rare stones and dried flowers . He also enjoyed gardening. Music was a huge part of his life. He wrote, produced, and directed over 25 musicals from the mid-1970s until he retired in 2000.
Don is survived by his wife, Phyllis Sasse; son, Michael (Joan) Sasse; daughter-in-law, Sue Krause-Sasse; grandchildren, Danielle (Chad) Goodall, Melissa Sasse, Meagan Sasse, Ashleigh Sasse, and Rebecca Sasse; great-grandchild, Xander Ray Goodall. He is further survived by his brother, Kenneth Sasse and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Elmer and Nina Sasse; and his son, Kevin Sasse.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Good Shepard Lutheran Church 2450 W 9th Ave, Oshkosh, visitation from 10am until the time of service at 11:30am.
Memorials may be sent to Miravida Living or Lutheran World Relief.
The family extends a special thank you to Bethel Home and all our friends at Good Shepard Lutheran Church.