Donald E. Jablonicky, Sr., age 88, of Colby, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center under the tender care of Heartland Hospice.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Unity. The Rev. Teri Hanson will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 a.m. until time of service all at the church. 

Don was born on November 15, 1935, the son of Edward and Inga (Miller) Jablonicky in North Chicago, IL. He graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1953.

Don was united in marriage to Joanne Van Treeck on April 21, 1956. They moved to New Jersey where he was a purchaser for JC Penney. In 1971, they purchased a dairy farm in Unity and farmed until 1998. Joanne preceded him in death on April 28, 2022.

Don liked to play golf, bridge and go to the casino.

Don is survived by three children: Mark (Vickie) Jablonic of Pewaukee, Lance Jablonicky of Colby and Denise Yaron of Colby; 11 grandchildren and one brother, Thomas Jablonicky of Colby; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joanne; his son, Donald, Jr. and son-in-law, Steven Yaron.