Donald Walter Kwiatkowski, 70, of Bella Vista, Arkansas moved on from this life into God's arms on Thursday, February 1, 2024, surrounded by the family he loved, at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Arkansas.   He was born in June of 1953 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to his mother, Jean Kwiatkowski and his father, Edward Kwiatkowski.

He served in the United States Army and completed two tours of Vietnam as a medevac pilot.  He retired from the United States Post Office.

Donald relocated to Bella Vista, Arkansas 17 years ago by way of Sarasota, Florida.   He was passionate about fishing, boating, kayaking and his love for the game of golf.  While working as a mailman he looked forward to checking and having daily chats with everyone on his route.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor and above all else his sarcastic remarks.

Donald is survived by his wife of 47 years Shiela Kwiatkowski; two children, daughter, Renae Warner Kwiatkowski and son, Brent Kwiatkowski; his three grandchildren, Caitlin Moore, Zachary Warner, and Aubrey Warner; and one great granddaughter, McKinley Troutner; two brothers, Edward Kwiatkowski and Scott Kwiatkowski and sister in-law, Terri Kwiatkowski; his sister, Karen Robinson and brother in-law, Dale Robinson; along with multiple nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, February 16, 2024, at New Life Church, 103 Riordan Rd, Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715 at 12:00pm with military honors to follow.  Refreshments will be served immediately following and a lunch gathering in a separate location at 2pm.

The family asks that any contributions in Donald's name be donated to the Circle of Life Hospice Care, 1201 N.E Legacy Pkwy, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712 or to New Life Christian Church, 103 Riordan Rd, Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory.  On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.