We are deeply sorry to announce that Donald Maxwell Forkner ’58 passed away at home on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Donald served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1959-1965. He moved to Madison in 1969, and began working for WISCO Industries in Oregon, Wis. He retired as Sales and Marketing VP from WISCO after being with the company 41 years. Donald was a long-time member of Midvale Community Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir. He was active in and President of Sales and Market Executives. Don was a member of Nakoma Golf Club for 35+ years. He was a member of Zor Shrine, and the Royal Order of Jesters. In the Masonic Organizations he served on a number of Boards and Foundations.

Throughout Don’s life he enjoyed reading and learning, photography, music, dancing, traveling and spending time with his family and friends. In 2013, he and Bonny retired to Green Valley, Ariz., where they enjoyed the sunshine, mountain views, bird watching, a more relaxed lifestyle, and the many wonderful new friends that they made. He joined a very welcoming golf group, the BRAVO’S, and spent many enjoyable days on the links with this special group of friends.

Read his full obituary here: http://host.madison.com/news/local/obituaries/forkner-donald-m/article_e5b8715c-84c7-50fa-96f4-3d60bd277304.htm