Donald Royal

of the town of Genesee, died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at his home at the age of 65.  He was born on July 7, 1943 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to William H. and Millicent (nee:  Poggemeyer) Royal.  On August 31, 1965 he married the former Donna Schomerus in Syracuse, Nebraska.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska in 1967 and his Masters of Tax from Washington School of Law in 2003.  From 1968-1978 he worked as a tax accountant for Bucyrus-Erie and from 1978-1979 for KPMG.  He had worked for Beloit Corp. from 1979-1986 which was then purchased by Harnischfeger and he continued working there until 1996.  He was a member of AICPA and WICPA.  He inspired many people to reach beyond what they thought were their limits and helped them to reach heights they had not believed were possible.  He will be remembered for his creativity, his artistry, his wisdom, his knowledge, his insatiable curiosity and his indomitable spirit.  He will be remembered by all who knew him.  He will be sadly missed by his wife Donna of the town on Genesee, along with their children Christopher Royal of Pewaukee, Gregory Royal of East Troy and Lori (Jeff) Schultz of North Prairie.  He is further survived by his brothers Norman Royal of Syracuse, Nebraska and William F. (Kathy) Royal of Lincoln, Nebraska, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorials in Don’s name are appreciated to the North Prairie Fire Dept., P.O. Box 296, North Prairie, WI  53153.  For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com to leave an on-line tribute.   Farewell, Don and Godspeed