Donaldson, Jr., Walter W., age 62, of Milwaukee, was born to eternal life December 14, 2012. He was born in Waukesha on July 24, 1950, the son of Walter W. and Imelda (Baumeister) Donaldson, Sr. He was a 1968 graduate of Bay View High School and a 1972 graduate of UW-Milwaukee where he was a fraternity brother in Delta Tau Delta. Walter was the founder of Tri-Star Financial Services and he enjoyed all sports, especially golf, basketball, and baseball. He is survived by his wife, Diane (nee Gorectke), four children; Shelia (Paul) Bertolas, Sherry (Robbie) Eichhorn, Doreen (Gary Washburn) Donaldson, and Danielle (Nicholas) Hanson, five grandchildren; Sarah, Zach, Shane, Miranda, and Gary, five siblings; Terrence (Jane), Ann (Jim) Wysocki, James (Yvonne), Donna (Al) Gulczynski, and Charles (Lita) Donaldson as well as extended family and friends. A memorial gathering will take place Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 5-7 P.M. at the Hartson Funeral Home. Walter's family wishes to thank West Allis Memorial Hospital and Zilber Hospice for their loving care.