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Donald R. Weinberger III, Makpiya Pe’ta Ma’ni (Walking Fire Cloud) age 43, went home to be with the Lord on may 3, 2015 at Billings Clinic, Billings, MT. Donald was born to the late Rena Eagle and Donald (Babes) Weinberger, Jr. on June 24, 1971 in Poplar, MT. Donald was raised by his mother Rena and his step father Edwin.
Donald was raised in Poplar and went to school from Head start to high school. He graduated from high school in 1989 and after graduation he went firefighting and worked for the Fort peck Housing authority, for Director Moose lambert, from which a bond of friendship formed. He went to Sage Truck Driving School in Billings, MT from where he graduated. He began working for Frank Gourneau for about 5 years, then he went to work for Riverside Construction from Missoula, MT and worked fro them for 12 years, until he developed health problems. Although he was sick, that did not stop him from working or providing for his family, whom he loved very much. He met and married the love of his life, Waynette Boyd Weinberger and from this union three children were born.
During dialysis treatment Donny went back to work for Frank Gourneau up until his passing.
Donald is survived by his wife Waynette of Poplar, his four children, Marshelle (Myron) Weinberger, of Minot, ND, only son Donald R. Weinberger IV, daughters Hannah Weinberger and Gabrielle Weinberger of Poplar, a granddaughter Neveha Houle of Minot, ND-whom he loved, adored and help raise. He is also survived by his dad Donald (Babes) Weinberger, Jr.; step father Edwin Chaser of Poplar; brothers Chuck and Cody Weinberger of Poplar; aunts Iris page of Dunseith, ND, Marion Plenty Hawk, Loretta Eagle, Martha Eagle,Vanette and Vanessa Eagle and Eunice Jones all of Poplar, Sally Uherka of Crocker, Missouri, Nellie Weinberger of Denver, CO; uncles Paul St. Germaine of Hardin, MT, Kenneth (Judy) Eagle of Cottondale, AL, Ronald (Jumbo) Eagle of Poplar and Harold Eagle of Grand Junction, CO. Donny is also survived by a loving mother-in-law, Dolly Boyd; grandparents John and Rose Morsette whom he loved like a mother; grandmothers Gloria Chopper, Pearl Hopkins, Elouise Ell and Mayme Dupree all of Poplar. Other extended family Boyd’s, Walking Eagles, Ricker’s, Dupree’s, Daniel’s, Kirn’s, Buckles, Bighorn’s and Yellow Owls.
Donald is preceded in death by his mother, Rena Eagle, a baby brother, grandparents, Kenneth and Hazel Eagle, grandmother Winona Weinberger, uncles Cob Weinberger, Saby Weinberger, Orville Weinberger, father-in-law Rev. Wayne A. Boyd, Sr. and brother-in-law Joseph O. Boyd.
Judy Johnson says
I feel so bad for the loss of Donald he always managed to stop by my office and visit and let me know the update of his transplant and sit down just to visit I will miss him but I know he’s with his mom and having no more pain
Kristy R says
To the Family of Donald R. Weinberger III. I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one, Donald. May the God of comfort heal your heart. The passing of someone you love can be a very hard thing to deal with. I hope you can find comfort in the promise of the resurrection mentioned in the Bible at John 5:28&29. Sincerely, Kristy jw.org
Terrie Lee LaFramboise Green says
My heart is hurting with you Waynette. To the children and family. I am dearly sorry for your loss. I am so happy that Donnie found the love of his life quickly and was able to enjoy being loved and treated with kindness. Many prayers for you all.
NOTE: Donnie went thru school his whole life with me, he graduated in 1990, not 1989.
David Grainger and family says
Prayers to all of Donnies family and friends. I was sad to hear of his passing but until we meet again brother i will remember the good times we had. The struggle is over and i will see you whenever im called back home my friend……
claudia scott says
Donald was a good father. I will miss seeing him around, he was always following his children in there activities. I bought wood from him a few times, I could tell he was a hard worker. He was definitely a good man. You will be missed by many in this world. Heaven got a good man. My sympathies to all those that are near and dear to him.
Auntie Alda (Bighorn) says
Thoughts and prayers to Donnies family. Donnie always greeted me respectfully with “Hi Auntie”, with a heart-filled huge smile. Smiled even bigger when he spoke of his family. Me, him and Joe had some good laughs when they went to Sage. good memories. May the Good Lord walk beside you all..now and forever.
Nellie R Baros says
Hi Nephew sorry I was not there no one told me or let me knw … I jus broke dwn wen cuzin Lolo told me I cried all night n talked to him abt u … I remember wen we went on the road trip to c ur uncle arrow my brother n we went to eat at that lighthouse n we found the little kittens n ur cuzin Vicki took them back home we had fun then we went to Disneyland that was the best no wait the best was wen we went to c ur uncle Orv my bro n him n ur dad got all jacked up huh lol he looked crazy in his militaries huh … u were there for me wen gram died u n lil Donnie n I wasn’t there for u sorry Donnie I Miss U fr ur auntie
Nellie R Baros says
O forgot to thank u for bein there for gram wen I would call her she would tell me yeah Donnie is here w me we have it on the same days then they chngd her sch n she missed u so much but I am glad u were there w her Thank u Donnie Miss U ..