Hanefeld, Donald Gustav “Don” 96 of Laconia, NH passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Don was born to the late Elmer Otto & Hazel M. (Mercer) Hanefeld in St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota on August 28, 1927. He was predeceased by his brothers Richard and Robert.

Don proudly served his country in the United States Navy. When Don’s ship was decommissioned, he attended a dance in Boston, MA and there he met the love of his life, Hazel. They married on July 4, 1948 and celebrated a very special 75 years of marriage in 2023. One of many fond family memories is the story of Don & Hazel hopping on their motorcycle and traveling across the country. They settled in Somersworth, NH and had two children, Kim and Kirk.

Don was a Mechanical Engineer having earned his Masters degree from UNH and was able to retire at the young age of 55. He enjoyed hiking & camping having done so at locations all around the country. He hiked Mt. Major in Alton, NH three times a week right up until age 86. Don basked in the beauty of nature. The times he hiked with his family brought him immeasurable joy.

Don leaves behind his beloved wife Hazel (Campbell) Hanefeld, his devoted daughter Kim (Hanefeld) Dutile & her husband Paul of Laconia, NH, and his dedicated son Kirk Hanefeld & his wife Kathleen (Hurley) of Port St. Lucie, FL; his dearest grandchildren Joshua & his wife Natalie of Fayetteville, AR, Shaun & his wife Marci of Laconia, NH, Nathan & his wife Kerri of Meredith, NH, Scott & his wife Amy of Little Rock, AR and Ryan Hanefeld of San Jose, CA; along with his precious 13 great-grandchildren and his thoughtful, caring nephew Ron Jacques of Laconia, NH.

Services will be private. All are invited to share their fond memories and photos with the family on this page.

Donations in Don’s name may be made to the National Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org

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