Donald Nolan

Donald "Buck" Glenn Nolan

MADISON- On the evening of February 7, 2016, Don passed away peacefully at his home with his family Linda, Emily, Amanda, Declan, Ryland, Molly and Pippa; after a 4 year fight with Parkinson's Disease. Don was clearly waiting until the Super Bowl was over. Don was 66 years old.

Don Nolan was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on June 15, 1949. He was the second child and first son to John and Rita (Dashner) Nolan. Don had one brother and three sisters.

Don attended Kaukauna High School. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He obtained an undergraduate degree at UW-Madison in political science, and master's degrees at UW-Madison in elementary education and social work. Don worked for the Jefferson Area School District first as social worker, then as director of pupil services as well as assistant superintendent. Don worked tirelessly crusading to make sure that each child had a quality public education. Don wanted each child in the Jefferson Area School District to receive an education that would give them the tools to be a successful adult.

Don met his wife Linda when he was 18 waiting in the financial aid line at the Red Gym at UW. Don and Linda have been together ever since. Don and Linda enjoyed going to Badger football games, sitting in the backyard with an evening cocktail and traveling together. Don and Linda enjoyed being in each other's company and spending as much time together as possible. Don and Linda were truly one another's soulmates.

Don had 3 children Emily, Amanda and Nick. Don was a wonderful father. In a time where people often don't make enough time for their families Don always made time for his wife, children and grandchildren. Don had two grandchildren Declan and Ryland. Don made the time he had with his boys, "grandpa's boys", very special. Declan and Ryland loved spending time with their grandpa as much as grandpa enjoyed spending time with them. Declan and Ryland especially enjoyed going to see the animals at the zoo with their grandpa. We know that grandpa will continue to be with the boys each and every day of their lives.

In his free time Don loved to hunt, fish, garden and spend time with his family. Don enjoyed going on hunting trips to Colorado and Wyoming with his son Nick, friend Jack Schallern and brother Steve Nolan. Don loved spending time outside and spending time in nature.

No obituary will ever be able to summarize Don's life because he lived such a full life.

Don was preceded in death by his father John, sister Linda and his beloved son, Nick as well as his perfect dog Lady.

Don is survived by his mother Rita Nolan, his wife Linda Plutchak, his daughters Emily and Amanda, his grandsons Declan and Ryland and his almost perfect dog Pippa. As well as his brother Steve and sisters Diane and Mary Ann Fiebelkorn (Roger). Don is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Don will be missed by many because he was loved by many. This world was truly a better place because Don was a part of it.

A visitation will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 4 to 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Buck's name to the Henry Vilas Zoo, 702 S. Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715.

http://www.vilaszoo.org/donate


Cress Funeral Service
3610 Speedway Road, Madison
(608) 238-3434