Donald L. Pirkl, age 76 years, of the Yuba area, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013 at Pine Valley Health Care Center at Richland Center, Wisconsin.

He was born on May 24, 1937 to Anton and Alice Pirkl in Madison, Wisconsin.

Donald enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps in 1954.

He worked for the City of Kenosha as a garbage collector and truck driver until his retirement.

He is survived by his five children: Eric, Alisa, Michelle, Cory and Dale.

Prior to his current stay at Pine Valley he was being cared for by his special friend, Jackie Hernandez.

There will be no services. Per his request he will be cremated.

The Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro is assisting. For online information, go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com