2023 Assembly Resolution 25
ENGROSSED RESOLUTION
Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Donald W. Hasenohrl.
Whereas, Donald Hasenohrl was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, on November 25, 1935, and graduated from Marshfield High School in 1953; and
Whereas, Donald Hasenohrl married Kathleen J. Stashek on May 13, 1961, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids; and
Whereas, before serving as a legislator, Donald Hasenohrl worked as a stainless steel fabricator, farmer, production expediter, and fire fighter; and
Whereas, in 1974, Donald Hasenohrl was elected to represent the people of the 70th Assembly District and went on to serve for 26 years until his retirement in 2001; and
Whereas, during his time in the assembly, Donald Hasenohrl was deeply involved in transportation and traffic safety issues, serving as the chair of the Assembly Committee on Transportation for 10 years; and
Whereas, Donald Hasenohrl was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Order of Elks, the Eagles Club, and the Wood County Democratic Board, and served as a member and director of the Wisconsin State Fair Association; and
Whereas, Donald Hasenohrl passed away on January 3, 2024, at the age of 88; and
Whereas, Donald Hasenohrl is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Kathleen, and their three children: Dena, Charles, and Donald; and
Whereas, Donald Hasenohrl will be remembered as a devoted public servant, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the
assembly, That the members of the Wisconsin State Assembly mourn the passing of Representative Donald W. Hasenohrl and celebrate his life and legacy of public service.
