Donald Frank Rychlinski, age 90, sailed on to Heaven on Wednesday July 15, 2020. Cherished Husband of 69 years to Shirley. Loving father of Don (Mary), Diane (Kathy), Steven and father-in-law to Kate. Loving grandpa of Craig (Lisa) and Ryan (Jenna). Beloved great grandpa of Jacob, Ronald, and Owen. Dear brother of Eugene. Dear uncle of Donna, Linda, Teresa and Francine and great grand uncle of Alex. Don will be missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Don is preceded in death by his parents Casimir and Dorothy Rychlinski, his daughter Sandra Jean, and sister Florence DeBoer as well as many nieces and nephews. Don says goodbye for now to so many special people who brought him joy. He thought his children and their children to be quite bright and beautiful. He had a wonderful life filled with working for The Schlitz Brewing Company and Milwaukee Municipal Sewerage District, family, church, sailing, remodeling houses, purchasing automobiles, dancing and partying with dear friends. Don was a lifetime member of South Shore Yacht Club (SSYC). His family, work, and hobbies were all important to him and filled his life with pleasure. To the many dear friends he has loved over the years, we will always have our great memories. A private family service will be held for Donald. Don's family would like to say a special thank you for the kind and compassionate care provided by the nurses, resident aids, and all staff from Lutheran Home Highlands Memory Care as well as the Seasons Hospice staff. Gifts in memory of Don can be directed to Lutheran Home Foundation Employee Fund or Covid-19 Crisis Click here for the website The Alzheimer's Association, SSYC or your favorite charity.