Co-founder of Hartford Police Citizen Academy Alum Association, Don Macomber, has passed away | By Hartford Police Department

For those who don’t know Don well, Don helped start the Hartford Police Citizen Academy Alumni, together with Claudia Kollenbroich and Patrice Moratz. They dedicated 10 years of their time as Alumni Officers. Without them, we wouldn’t have been able to offer the same services we currently offer to the community.

We are tremendously appreciative for all Don did for the Alumni, the Hartford Police Dept. and the Hartford Police Explorers/Cadets over the years. Thank you for all of your countless hours of volunteerism. A truly generous man!

You will be missed by many in this community Don. Rest in peace.

Donald J. Macomber peacefully joined the Lord on Monday, July 11, 2022.

Survived by Audrey, his loving wife of 65 years, daughters Renee Draper and Karla (Kevin) Pavloski, grandchildren Bobbie Jean (Craig) Payne, Justin (Kari) Pavloski and Ashley (Ryan) Nelson and great-grandchildren Noah, Rachel, Meredith, Logan, and Lucy.

Don was fun-loving; devoted to his family, church and community.  He could always found on the sidelines supporting his family in their activities and endeavors. Encouraging everyone as they pursued their interests. He enjoyed singing in the choir, traditional country music, dancing, dogs, horses, watching westerns and mysteries.  He very much enjoyed hunting with his brothers working in his yard and the outdoors. At 65, he finally learned to play the piano (a lifelong desire).

After retiring from Concours Motors after 38 years, he became involved in many community volunteer organizations including Red Cross (20 years), Hartford Citizens Police Academy Alumni (President 10 years), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), FBI Citizen’s Academy, and many more.

Heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved on dad’s journey – the ALS team at Froedtert for years of guidance and support, the ALS Association for their attentiveness to our needs for home care equipment, the many friends that came to visit and sent cards with well wishes and the staff at Kathy’s Hospice in West Bend for their kindness and compassion for dad and his family.

Visitation will be Friday July 15, 2022, at Redeemer United Church of Christ, W220 N4915 Town Line Rd., Menomonee Falls, from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m.