Donald J. Brion age 72 of Durand passed away on Tuesday August 4, 2020 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Don was born April 4, 1948 in Durand.  He was the son of Louis and Irene (Traun) Brion and grew up in the Township of Maxville on the family farm.  He later moved with his family to the Township of Nelson where they continued to farm.  Don worked at various jobs around the area.  He married Antoinette V. Zierl, November 5, 1983.  After marriage they made their home in the Township of Maxville where he has remained the rest of his life.

Don loved woodworking, fishing, mowing his lawn with his John Deere lawn tractor.

Don is survived by his wife, Toni, a daughter, Vicky (Robbie) Lund of Eau Claire; his mother, Irene Brion of Durand; two brothers, Charlie (Diane) of Nelson, David (Mary) of Nelson; three sisters, Marie (Bob) Wachtler of Wabasha, MN, Mary Ann (Jack) Iverson of Florida, Diane (Steve) Kraus of Waunakee; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Louis.

Due to Covid 19, the family will have Graveside Services at 10:00 AM Saturday August 8, 2020 at Cascade Cemetery in the Township of Nelson, (intersection of County Rd. KK and I, just off of State Highway 25).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held as soon as the Covid 19 Pandemic will allow.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences

1. Rodney nd Patricia Hurlburt August 8, 2020, at 6:30pm

   Prayers are with you Toni and the family. Blessings in the days ahead. Rest In Peace Don

2. Nick and Sue Sperger August 8, 2020, at 5:10pm

   Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.????????????

3. Martin & Diane Prissel August 8, 2020, at 2:27pm

   Our sympathy to the family.

4. Dick and Ruth Doughty August 8, 2020, at 11:27am

   Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

5. Pat Rosenberg August 8, 2020, at 6:37am

   Toni and family,. you have my deepest sympathy! May God shower you with peace and love during this difficult time.❤️

6. Dale Hovey August 7, 2020, at 8:39pm

   My condolences to his family. I worked with Don at Brunkow sawmill in Nelson

7. Roger and Mary Poeschel August 7, 2020, at 8:31pm

   Very sorry to hear of your loss, we enjoyed having Don as an employee at McMahon Motors for many years. His sense of humor was appreciated by all.

8. Joe and Jan Drier August 7, 2020, at 8:10pm

   So sorry for your loss Toni! Sending our Sympathy to all the Family!

9. Barb Gibson August 7, 2020, at 6:23pm

   Remember all good times staying at Brion home. Sympathy to all.

10. Adele White August 7, 2020, at 4:04pm

    Toni, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God help you through this trying time.
    God Bless.
    Adele

11. Chad Kingsbury August 7, 2020, at 1:29pm

    Hi Vicky and Family,

    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences on the passing of your father. The entire Benchmark team sends our deepest sympathies during this time.

    Chad

12. Dave and Kris Polzer August 7, 2020, at 12:23pm

    Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in your time of loss.

    Sincerely, Dave and Kris Polzer

13. John and Judy Parr August 6, 2020, at 6:45pm

    Hugs you have our sympathy

14. Margie Traun August 6, 2020, at 5:26pm

    Toni & Vicky

    My heart goes out to you both.
    Prayers for you both and Donny
    He was a wonderful person
    May he RIP

15. Mary A Schwartz August 6, 2020, at 5:19pm

    So sorry for your loss may you find peace in knowing that he is pain free and wrapped in our loving Lords arms now

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