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Donald (Don) DeLaney, 79, of Somers, WI passed away on March 12, 2026.
Don was born October 10, 1946 in Kenosha, the son of the late Norman J. and June (Russell) DeLaney Sr. He attended local schools and was a 1964 graduate of Bradford High School. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he honorably served two tours in Vietnam and remained dedicated to his fellow serviceman as a long time supporter of VFW Post #7308.
Don was an incrediable and proud tool and die maker who worked for many companies over the years, eventually retiring from InSinkErator in 2019. He loved making something out of nothing-especially a blank piece of metal. One of his greatest achievements was graduating from the prestigious Colorado School of Trades in 1979...a testament to his dedication and skill.
His hobbies included competition and recreational trap shooting, hunting, ice fishing and reading. An ardent animal lover, he held a special place in his heart for cats. Most of all, he loved riding and taking trips on his Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Survivors include his nephews, Norman (Kim) DeLaney III of Kenosha, WI and Brandon DeLaney of Burlington, WI; great nephew, Cadin DeLaney and great niece, Katti Carlton. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Norman J. DeLaney Jr.
While services are private, the family deeply appreciates the love and support shown to Don during this time.
Kenosha Funeral Services & Crematory
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Alan E. Bella
Don and I were good friends in school. We had some fun times in gym class. After high school we basiclly lost touch with each other. We reconnected from riding motorcycles. Every Sunday during riding weather you could find him on the porch at the Hog's Nest in Kansasville. We spent many a Sunday sitting in the sun on that porch with the owner Dean Larson. After our chats we would ride to his house and have a few beers in his garage. A few times we would get together and ride to the Shanty in Wadsworth for some seafood. I enjoyed his company, for we would talk about our lives and the Vietnam war would come up. We chatted about our time there. I will miss seeing him at the Vietnam Memorial ceremony at the librairy park. I always looked forward to going there to see veterans who I haven't seen since the last one. Rest in Peace, my friend. Till we see each other again....