Donald David “Pete” White (83) passed away on February 14, 2025, surrounded by his sons Rafay (Sadaf) and Timothy (Angela) leaving behind his loving wife Margaret “Maggie.” He was born on September 25, 1941, to J Edward and Florence (Welch) White in Kendall, Wisconsin. He attended school in Kendall, WI graduating in 1959. He served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps for three years during Vietnam

On May 23, 1975 Pete was united in marriage with Maggie in Wisconsin Dells. He worked at Rezin Construction and retired from Toro after 30 years. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, walking, volunteering with the Lions, managing the Silver Saints at the Hiawatha Golf Course, ushering at Queen of the Apostles and helping at the Food Pantry in Tomah since 2011.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years Margaret “Maggie” of Tomah, sons: Rafay (Sadaf) of New Bern, NC, Timothy (Angela) of Millston, WI, grandchildren: Nisa and Nuraz, Lindsey (Adam), and Cory (Syndey); great grandchild Jack, nephew and nieces: Robert (Mary Jo), Susan (Jim), Anita (Bill), Colleen (Dennis) and Michelle (Derek); sister in laws: S. Ruth Ann, Marie, and Marcelle, brother in law David (Kay), and great nephew Jake (Jena), and niece Jessie (Nathan).

He was preceded in death by his parents John Edward and Florence Margaret, his sisters Imelda Ann, Mary, his brothers William “Billy”, John, Tom, his niece Karen, his nephew David and his twin great granddaughters, and sister-in-law Betti (Kevin).

Pete raised two amazing sons, Rafay (retired USMC), Timothy (retired State Trooper), and has left their family with the fondest memories of his impact on their lives. From Mummy’s Pakistani “yellow” potatoes, to beating Tulu on the golf course, drinking hot sauce with Mano, watching the Bears with Asif and thinking of the stars shining with Sana. Teaching the best golf skills to Cory, Lindsey enjoyed the many hugs, bowling with Nuraz & Nisa; Rafay & Sadaf always appreciated his visits to North Carolina & Virginia, and hanging out with Timothy and Angela on their deck with his witty humor Dad, you are deeply loved by your whole family. Check the paper in Heaven for us, we miss you.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at the Queen of the Apostle’s Catholic Church at St. Mary’s, 315 W. Monroe St. Tomah. Father Ethan J Hokamp will officiate. 

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau St. Tomah., and at the church on Wednesday from 10 :00 A.M. until the time of the service.

A Parrish Rosary will be held on Tuesday at 4:00 P.M. at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, 1:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery with military honors by the Curtis – McNutt VFW Post #1382.