Donald Joseph Nahwahquaw, age 49 of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2014. Born on October 2, 1964 in Shawano, he was the son of John B. and Phyllis (Boivin) Nahwahquaw. On January 12, 1985 he was united in marriage to Michelle LaRock in Keshena. The couple made their home and raised their family in the Shawano area. Don worked as a firefighter for the D.N.R. for several years. Don is survived by: his wife of 29 years, Michelle; his 3 children, Brandon (Mary), Darren and Phyllis Nahwahquaw all of Shawano; 3 grandchildren, Donte, Jasmine, Deja; his parents, John and Phyllis; and 4 sisters, Dora (Sterling) Bailey of Keshena, Dena (Kenneth) Perez of Keshena, Deanna (Robert) James of Keshena and Doreen (Robbi) Nahwahquaw of Lac du Flambeau. Don was preceded in death by his sister, Christine. Traditional services officiated by Dave Nahwahquaw Grignon will be held at the Zoar Ceremonial Building from noon on Tuesday until the procession leaves for the cemetery on Wednesday at 1:30pm. Burial will be at the Nahwahquaw Cemetery on the Menominee Indian Reservation. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com