Donald Joseph Hibsch was born December 10, 1929, the oldest of four from Joseph and Mildred Hibsch. Brother Joe and sisters Mildred and Joan, both deceased. Upon graduating from high school, Donald apprenticed with the Chicago Tile Layers Union. On June 17, 1950, he married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Cisinski. In 1951, Donald served in combat in Korea for the 2nd Infantry Division. When at home, Arlene and Donald had four children; Michael (Kim) of Omro, the Late Mark (Jodie) of Oshkosh, Sandra Lynn of Florida, and Matthew (Vickie) of Oshkosh. Donald also had grandchildren Jonathan, Hallie, and Roman. Through the years, Donald built H.O. Gauge model trains and did a lot of boating. He taught boating classes for the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the DNR. Donald enjoyed being a member of many organizations including; the U.S. Power Squadron, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Oshkosh Boat Club, Second (IndianHead) Division Association, V.F.W., and the Knights of Columbus. Donald retired in 2005 from his company, Donald J. Hibsch and Sons Inc., which his sons now run. He had a wonderful and fulfilling life and enjoyed everyone he met.
Visitation Saturday May 14, 2011 at St. Jude the Apostle Parish (St. Vincent site), 216 W. South Park Ave. Oshkosh, WI, from 9 A.M. until the time of the Memorial Mass at 11 A.M. with Rev. Matt Simonar officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Oshkosh Humane Society or the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

The Badge of Glory
By: Jim Dollar

Of all the medals upon our chest
From the battles and wars we knew
The one admired as the very best
Is the one of Infantry Blue.

It is only a rifle upon a wreath
So why should it mean so much?
It is what it took to earn it
That gives it that magic touch.

To earn this special accolade
You faced the enemy's fire.
Whether you survived or not
God dialed that one desire.

For those of us who served the cause
And brought this nation glory
It is the Combat Infantryman's Badge
That really tells the story.