Donald F. Turriff, 91, passed away peacefully on his birthday at "Serenity", his beloved cottage on Lake Lucerne. Donald was born May 29th, 1919 in De Pere to Roland and Mary (Van De Hei) Turriff. After attending Nicolet High School, Donald worked in the family plumbing business until enlisting in the National Guard in 1938. He was in the 32nd Infantry Division known as the Red Arrow. The 32 Division was among the first to be called to active duty in World War II. Donald served in many campaigns in the South Pacific throughout the war until being honorably discharged in 1945. On Oct. 7th, 1950 he married Zeta Wellens at St. Francis Catholic Church. Donald was employed by the State of Wisconsin as a master plumber at the Green Bay Reformatory for 34 years retiring in 1982. He was also the Plumbing Inspector for the city of De Pere for over 20 years. He served as president for the Wisconsin Society of Plumbing Inspectors. Donald was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 2113, the American Legion, the Disabled Veterans and the De Pere Men's Club. In 2009, Donald was contacted by the World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA to share his experiences with the "Red Arrow" for the museum's South Pacific Wing. He donated several of his WWII artifacts and pictures to the museum. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing and sending time up north with his family and friends. Donald is survived by Zeta, his wife of 59 years, three daughters and two sons. Terri (David) Gay, Bard (Dave) Stencil, Amy Jo Turriff, Tim Turriff, Jeff Turriff, six grandchildren, Chelsea and Dan Gay, Tara Stencil, Miranda, Logan and Devin Turriff. He is also survived by one sister in law Gerri Turriff and many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, four brothers, Ray, Elzier, Ramsdall and Thomas, three sisters, Marie Turriff, Lucille Jenen and Jane Renkins. The family would like to thank Unity Hospice for the wonderful care they provided and the best neighbors anyone could ask for, Paul and Jackie Cramer and Keith and Melanie Orde. Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street De Pere on Wednesday. June 2nd from 4:00 to 8::00 pm with the prayer service at 7pm. visitation will continue after 8am Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family corner of Lourdes Ave. and Suburban Drive De Pere until the Mass of Christian Burial at 9am with Fr. Tim Shillcox O.Praem officiating. Entombment will take place in Allouez Catholic Mausoleum. In Lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Unity Hospice. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.