Donald J. "Don" Gajewski, age 87, of Shawano passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 15, 2015. Don was born in Milwaukee on October 28, 1927. As a young man he enjoyed living by Brady Street where he first met his wife, Katie at age 16. At age 17, Don enlisted into the United States Navy. Upon his return to Milwaukee, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Firkins on September 11, 1948. He also began his nearly 40 year career at the Allen Bradley Company. During his free time, Don enjoyed baking, yard work, reading WWII books, and listening to Big Band music. In their retirement, Don and Katie split their time living between Florida and Shawano. Every summer they would share countless meals with their grandchildren Rob, Ryan, and Jaime. Don was especially fond of spending time with his Great Grandson, Charlie and the family dog, Maggie. Most of all, he will be missed by his beloved wife, Katie with whom he spent over 70 years. They rarely spent a night apart and were fortunate to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary last year surrounded by friends and family. Don is survived by: his wife Kathryn (Firkins) Gajewski of Shawano, his son, Robert "Bob" (Nancy) Gajewski of Rhinelander; two grandsons, Rob (Jaime) Gajewski of Shawano and Ryan Gajewski of Madison; as well as a great grandson, Charlie. A small family memorial service was held at Birch Hill on February 17, 2015. The Gajewski family would like to thank Father Luke from Sacred Heart for his kindness as well as the entire staff at Birch Hill for their care and concern.