Donn Michael Buettner, age 73 of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully on February 22, 2018. He was born in San Rafael, CA, on November 13, 1944 to the late Kenneth and Marolee Buettner.
Donn served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a talented blues singer and musician as well as an avid golfer. He will be remembered for his charming spirit and million dollar smile.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth Harry Buettner.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Helen Clair Rooney; children, Deseree (Lyle) Huber, Andrew (Amanda) Labella, Cary (Jennifer) Hagblom, Christopher Hagblom, and Kelly Hagblom; brother, David (Rebecca) Buettner; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Lane in Nashville, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospital Hospitality House at 214 Reidhurst Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 or by clicking here.
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Gay Neal
February 27, 2018 at 10:55 amHelen my heart weeps for you. May God grant you peace and comfort during this tragic time. Your memories will sustain you. Sending loving thoughts to you.
Pamela Tepstein-Pernicone
February 27, 2018 at 1:48 pmI love Donn like he was my brother. He will be greatly missed
Jane and Dennis Hailey
February 28, 2018 at 2:39 pmBoy did we have fun ! Loved him to the Moon and back ! Love y’all !
Sheila
March 1, 2018 at 4:09 pmGrieve not nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk
of me as if were beside you. I loved you so – ‘twas
heaven here with you.
~Isla Paschal Richardson
Cindy and Bob Glaser
March 1, 2018 at 10:07 pmDearest Helen and Family – Our prayers are with you.
your Rooney cousins
March 2, 2018 at 1:16 pmAloha Helen and ‘ohana, your Rooney cousins send their deepest condolences in the loss of your husband and best friend, father and brother Donn, who made your life brighter and gave his love to you all. Carry that love you built together with you forever.
YaVaun and Herb Swanson
March 3, 2018 at 9:19 pmDeepest condolences to Helen and all Donn’s children. To all his extended family and friends. Ones such as Donn when leaving their earth experience are dearly missed because they were so endearing a pleasant presence. They leave a vacant space. May all the memories in each mourning heart find the peace in their own time and space Donn is now eternally living.