Donald J. Mccaffrey

Donald J. McCaffrey, 66, of Oshkosh, died peacefully Monday, October 24, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center surrounded by friends and family. He was born June 21, 1950, the son of Patrick and Cordelia Hilbert McCaffrey. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. On August 18, 1989 he married Kathleen Thornton at the Church of Peace in Fond du Lac. Donald worked for the City of Fond du Lac Water Utility for 27 years, retiring in 2004.



He enjoyed gathering with the lunch bunch group on a regular basis, going to his granddaughter’s sporting events and recently began dabbling in gardening. He loved his country, playing guitar, classic rock music, and was an avid car enthusiast, especially enjoying his 1946 Plymouth Coupe “Haddy” participating in as many car shows as he could during the summer months. Don always put his family and friends first. He was a real people person with a gift of gab.



On October 10th of this year he took part in the Honor Flight, accomplishing his goal of returning to Washington DC.



He is survived by Kathy McCaffrey; daughter, Jaime Kloetzke and her daughters, Lakely and Pallen; son, Ryan McCaffrey and family; son, Brad Casetta, Jr.; brothers, Jim (Judy) Sauerbrei and Joe (Kathie) McCaffrey; sister, Jean Bruster; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step father who raised him, Marv Sauerbrei; and brother, Mike McCaffrey.



The visitation will be held from 2:00 – 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. American Legion Post #75 will conduct military honors following the service. Cremation will follow the traditional services.