Donald Paul Misiuda

Don Misiuda was born on January 25th, 1957 in Chicago, IL. He passed away on April 23rd, 2017 in Arlington, TX. Don graduated from Wheeling High School in 1975 and moved from Illinois to Texas in the early 1980’s. Don was hired by Bell Helicopter in 1986 and worked as a Tool and Die Maker for over 30 years. He was proud of the work he performed and had the opportunity to build the parts used to make the Osprey Aircraft.

Don loved the outdoors and he spent many weekends at his cabin with his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, air shows, cooking and spending time with his family. Family was extremely important to him. If you needed anything Don was the one person you could count on. He was more than generous to others and always thought of others before himself. He also enjoyed puzzles especially Sudoku. If you needed to figure out how something worked Don was the person to ask.

Don will be remembered for his sense of humor. He earned the title of “Silly Grandpa” because of his humorous personality. All his grandkids continued to call him “Silly Grandpa” up until his passing. He was the favorite grandpa amongst the grandkids. Don will also be remembered for his amazing steaks. He made the world’s best steaks and his marinade will continue to be used for future generations. Furthermore, he will be remembered as being a big teddy bear always ready for a hug.

Don is preceded in death by his wife Kelli Misiuda who passed away in June 2007, his mother, Elsie Misiuda who passed away in March 1983.

He is survived by his 92-year-old father Emil Misiuda; Sister Lorraine Ochoa and husband Luis; Brother Brian Michaels; daughter Kerri Camp, daughter Kim Temple and husband Chip, daughter Brandi Kinikin and husband Chris, son Justin Misiuda; grandchildren Ashely Temple, Kaitlyn Temple, Austin Temple, Jeni Kinikin, Jami Kinikin, Jodi Kinikin; and many nieces and nephews.