Donald Wallace Fundingsland, age 86, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away on February 12, 2025.
Born on September 7, 1938, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Donald was the eldest of four children of Wallace and Ruth Fundingsland. He earned a Master of Healthcare Administration from Washington University in St. Louis. In 1961, he moved to Waukesha to complete his residency at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He served in the U.S. Air Force until 1965 before returning to the hospital as assistant administrator. In 1974, he became president and CEO of Waukesha Memorial Hospital, leading significant expansions in both size and services. In 1986, he was named president and CEO of Waukesha Health System. Following a merger with Oconomowoc Memorial in 1990, he became president and CEO of ProHealth.
Donald had a wide range of interests including swimming, waterskiing, duck decoy carving, and painting. A proponent of the Pritikin diet with a fondness for candy, he balanced discipline with indulgence. He was also deeply involved in his community, serving on numerous boards. One of his most cherished civic contributions was chairing the Fox River project-a scenic walkway along the river that took several years to complete.
He is survived by his son Brent (Maribel), daughter Alane, grandchildren Camille, Audrey, and Travis; sister Beverly (Denny), brother Jon (Sandy); special friend Lyn; and many nieces and nephews. His sister Linda passed away shortly after Donald.
A joint service for Donald and Linda will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston on Saturday, May 10 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church (www.trinitycrookston.org).
