– Obituary courtesy of Zentner-Beal Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Richard Jerome Donahue, age 72, on Friday, December 19, 2025.  He was born on August 19, 1953 in Dodgeville, WI a son of Jerome and Ruth (Haas) Donahue.  Growing up as the oldest son on the farm Richard learned many skills from his parents.  He attended parochial school in Pine Bluff and then graduated from Belleville High School in 1972 where he had wrestled and played football.  Richard married his high school sweetheart, Janet Urfer on July 21, 1973.  They raised their daughters Kaye and Ashley on a farm near Dayton.  Richard enjoyed being a farmer, he would go out in the morning before milking to hunt squirrels and rabbits.  Over the years he had developed the skillset to fix or build just about anything.  Those skills aided him as he left farming to work at Kelsch Machine and Federal Industries.  Richard sought a change of career and earned his CDL and began driving truck.  He was currently driving for Dunwiddie Trucking of Monticello, WI.  He will be remembered by his family, friends, and acquaintances for his can-do attitude and work ethic.