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.
Before retirement, he was a dentist in Fremont for 36 years.
He was a Navy veteran attached to the Marines.
He attended the University of Wyoming, Creighton University in Omaha and was a graduate of St. Louis University Dental School.
He attended Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.
He was a member of the Countryside Tennis Club, Vero Beach.
Survivors include his sons, John Sabbe and Eric Sabbe; daughter, 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 son, Michael 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.
