Shane Anthony McDonough

SHANE ANTHONY McDONOUGH, age 63, of Waldorf, died on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at his home.

Born on September 24, 1961, in Wells, Minnesota, he was the son of Mark and Darlene (Munch) McDonough. Shane grew up in Waldorf where he was baptized as an infant and confirmed in his youth at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He proudly graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton Public School with the class of 1979 and continued his education at Vo Tech in Waseca, focusing on automotive mechanics. He was united in marriage to Cheri Fette on September 4, 1982, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waldorf, together they raised two sons and were later divorced.

In his younger years, he worked at Plum Valley Creamery in Waldorf, followed by a position at E.F. Johnson Company in Waseca. He managed the Municipal Bar in Waldorf for many years and continued his journey at Winegar, Inc. in Waseca, eventually becoming involved in selling fire safety equipment for Fire Safety USA. Later in his career, he worked for several local grain elevators.

A man of many passions, Shane was particularly proud of his family and cherished his sons. Shane's pride extended to his grandchildren: Sierra, AJ, and Sage, who brought him immense joy. He fostered a lovably fun atmosphere that unified his family through shared interests such as fishing, hunting, and shooting clays. As a community member, Shane served with the Waldorf Fire Department for 34 years, serving as Fire Chief for 17 of those years. He was instrumental in passing on his passion for firefighting to his sons, ensuring that the values of service and dedication were upheld for generations. Additionally, he served as a firearm safety instructor for 12 years and took part in the Waldorf Jaycees. In honoring Shane's legacy, his love for St. Patrick's Day will always be remembered, especially his tradition of making Mulligan Stew, which he generously shared with neighbors and friends. Shane was a fun-loving individual who found immense pride in his family and community.

Shane is survived by his sons, Marcus (Mindy) McDonough and Cole McDonough (fiancé, April Soost); grandchildren, Sierra, AJ, and Sage. He is also survived by his sister, Shanna (Larry) Lang of Waconia; niece and nephews: Chelsey (Brad) Van Eyll, Chase (Kait) Rossell, and James McDonough, along with other relatives and many friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother, Shawn McDonough.

Visitation will be held on March 16, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Janesville Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Monday, March 17, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waldorf. Interment will be at St. Joseph Community Cemetery.