Gordon Dionne

Mr. Gordon Dionne of Port Washington passed away surrounded by his loved ones on the evening of Jan. 30, 2025. He was 82 years old.

Gordon was born in Menominee, Mich., on Nov. 19, 1942, the son of Clarence and Mary (nee Venna) Dionne.

He attended local schools and was a Golden Gloves boxer in school before leaving to proudly serve in the U.S. Navy.

After the service, Gordon worked as a technician in the HVAC field for various employers in Illinois and Wisconsin before retiring in 2005.

On Dec. 24, 1977, Gordon married the love of his life, Ardelle Berg, at Central United Methodist Church in Milwaukee. The couple moved to Port Washington in 1995.

Gordon was a lifelong Packers fan. An avid golfer, he also enjoyed sprint car racing, playing pool, bowling and flying model airplanes.

Alongside his favorite pastimes, Gordon was a faithful member of Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, the Port Washington Senior Center, Van Ells- Schanen American Legion Post 82 and the AAFA (American Amphibious Force Association).

A man of many talents, Gordon could fix just about anything with lots of love.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Ardelle and their children Daniel Kroening of Milwaukee, Carolyn (Steven) Werth of Kentucky and Glen (Vera) Kroening of Florida, as well as his beloved grandchildren Sarah, Emily, Alexis and Kyle.

He is further survived by two sisters-in-law, Joan and Peggy Dionne, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 15 siblings.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, 505 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington. Pastor Vince Pepin and the Rev. David Guse will preside over the service. Military honors will be rendered after the service. The family will greet visitors at church on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. until the service begins at 1 p.m.

Gordon will be laid to rest at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Menominee, Mich.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Grand Avenue United Methodist Church or Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82 are appreciated.

Eernisse Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.