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- DONALD Eckhardt PROEFROCK, age 79 of Wheatfield, NY, was called to his heavenly home on December 21, 2020 at the Niagara Hospice House, Lockport. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on September 12, 1941; son of the late Eckhardt and Edna (Beiswanger) Proefrock. A graduate of North Tonawanda High School, he was employed at National Fuel for forty years. Don served in the Army Reserve, was a life long member of St. John Lutheran Church in Wheatfield, where he served as an usher, and on the school board. Don was also an active member of the St. Johnsburg Fire Company for 59 years, holding various offices, and a member of the Wheatfield Planning & Zoning Board for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the quality time spent with his family, especially the grandchildren, and camping with family. Don loved his Friday night outings with close friends at the fire hall, for just "one beer". He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine C. (Hazelet) Proefrock in 1973, and second wife, Barbara (Kisiel) Proefrock in 2009.Survivors include three children, Kristen (Christopher) Banach of Ransomville, Pamela (John) Turton of Niagara Falls, and James (Melanie) Proefrock of Cambria; a brother, Gerald (Doris) Proefrock of NC, and sister, Jean (late Randy) Hein of FL; grandchildren, Greg Boudreau, Connor Proefrock, Griffin Proefrock, Tanner Proefrock, and MoMo Turton (grand-doggie); a close friend, Cathy Sonner; nieces, nephews and cousins.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Sunday (December 27) from 1-6 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Michael Borgstede, on Monday (December 28) at 10:00 a.m. in St. John Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Falls Blvd. and Ward Road in Wheatfield. Interment will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice, St. John Lutheran Church, or St. Johnsburg Fire Company.
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1941 - 2020 (~ 79 years)