Donald Gene Sabbe, 78, died May 5, 2012, at his home.
He was born in Billings, Mont., and lived in Vero Beach since 1996, coming from Fremont, Calif.
He was a graduate of St. Louis University Dental School.
He was a Navy veteran attached to the Marines.
Before retirement, he was a dentist in Fremont for 36 years.
He attended Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.
He was a member of the Countryside Tennis Club, Vero Beach.
Survivors include his children, John Sabbe, Eric Sabbe and Dana Sabbe, all of California; sister, LuAn Lorenson, of Vero Beach; and his companion, Suzanne Wagner, of Vero Beach.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Beth Sabbe; and daughter, Dana Sabbe.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 204, Chicago, IL, 60642.
A private memorial service was conducted.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.