DELAVAN – Donald G. Hummel, age 93, of Delavan passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn. He was born on September 8, 1932 in Elkhorn to Raymond and Florence (Shanahan) Hummel. Donald was united in marriage to Jean Paddock on August 25, 1956 at Bethel Church in Elkhorn. He was owner of a farm in Delavan for many years and also graduated from the Farm and Industry Short Course at UW-Madison. He also worked at Libbys/Larsen Company for many years. Donald was on the Town of Delavan Park and Planning Commission for over 40 years. Donald was part of the Delavan Red Devils and the Consumer Co-op of Walworth County. He enjoyed snowmobiling, deer hunting, traveling, square dancing, celebrating his Irish heritage, the Packers, and having coffee with his friends. He was a longtime member of Delavan United Methodist Church.
Donald is survived by his wife, Jean; a daughter, Dianne (Brad) Bruggenthies, of Monroe, WI; a son, Jon (Annette King-Hummel) Hummel, of Delavan; four grandchildren, Kyle, Kevin, Maxwell, and Gus; and a great grandson, Malachi.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert; and three sisters, Dorothy Tollkuhn, Gladys Tucker, and Marion Gates.
Funeral Services will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Delavan United Methodist Church, 213 S. 2nd Street. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral on Tuesday at the church. Burial will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan. Memorials can be directed to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic, 709 Spring Valley Road, Burlington, WI 53105. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Holton Manor and St. Croix Hospice for their compassionate care.
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