Ernest Don Wotasik

Don Wotasik was born on December 15, 1923 in South Bend, Indiana. He was the 6th of 7 children born to Casmir and Mary Wojtasik. He served in the US Coast Guard during World War II. He was stationed at Alameda, California. He met his future wife Jeanne Ford on his first day in California, April 11, 1944. They were married in Santa Cruz on June 9, 1946. Their union was blessed with 3 children: Donna Vance (Scott), Wendy Grimes (William), and Gary Wotasik (Julie), 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Don and Jeanne have been residents of Rossmoor for more than 50 years. Don was a State Farm Insurance Agent in Lakewood for over 40 years. He was a faithful servant of God serving at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church for over 40 years. Don and his wife Jeanne served on the original board of Food Finders.

Don went home to be with the LORD on April 24, 2012 at his home in Rossmoor. Don was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and his grandson Airman First Class Pararescueman (PJ) Justin Wotasik. He will be greatly missed by his always and forever wife Jeanne of 66 years, his family and friends. 'A Celebration of Life Service' will occur on Saturday, April 28 at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Los Alamitos at 11:00 am. There will be a viewing on Sunday, April 29 from 2pm-6pm at Forest Lawn, Cypress. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at Forest Lawn, Cypress on Monday, April 30th at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church Senior Ministry or Alpenglow Hospice.