Birth date: Jan 12, 1932 Death date: Apr 3, 2026
“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.” More than anything else, Don was a teacher. Yes, he was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, a reader, a hunter, a fisherman, a gentleman, Read Obituary
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I worked with Don and he has been a special part of my life since the late 60s. As was his family. Betty and Don joined my husband Dave and I many times at our home in Florida. To know Don was a memorable lifetime experience. He was always carefree and extremely knowledgeable. I can’t say enough about the privilege of knowing him. He will truly be missed. Rip my dear friend.
Don't saw the very best in others. He made others know that they could do much more than they ever thought. His wit, kindness, and quiet nudging spirit pushed others to be their very best self. Thank you, Don.
My sincere condolences to Don's family during this time of great change.
I first met Don when he hired me as an adjunct reading instructor for the PALab. That choice began my many years of teaching at MCC. I learned so much from him during my tenure there. He was always an inspiration. ~ Stephen Schmidt
