CORNELL — Donald J. Plourde Jr., 67, of Cornell, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
Don was born August 27, 1958, in Escanaba, the son of Donald and Kathleen (Boyer) Plourde Sr. He was raised in Cornell and was a 1976 graduate of Escanaba High School. Following high school, Don went to work for the Local Operating Engineers Union. He worked for various employers throughout his career and lived and traveled extensively throughout the United States while operating heavy equipment. Don was a fun loving, fast paced kind of guy. He loved to ride motorcycles, four-wheelers and watch NASCAR. In later years, as he slowed down, Don enjoyed feeding the deer, hunting and spending time with his dog Jocko. He will be deeply missed.
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