Donald Blaine Shearer

Donald Blaine Shearer, 88, of Butler passed away on Friday, March, 11, 2022. He was born in Prospect, PA on November 8, 1933 to the late Blaine and Lois (Kennedy) Shearer. He always asked for a moment of silence when passing his family’s home and his place of birth. Donald graduated from Butler High School class of 1951. He attended Grove City College before he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Greenland, as a Weather Man during the Korean War. After he returned to Butler he worked with his family at Shearer Insurance Agency until his retirement.  Donald loved God and his country. He was a proud husband, father, and grandfather. He had a clever sense of humor; was caring, compassionate and honest with others; enjoyed watching sports; reading historical books and completing crossword puzzles daily. Donald was the beloved husband of Edna Gail Murphy for almost 62 years; father of Beth Shearer and David (Christina) Shearer; brother of Richard (Catherine) Shearer of and James (Carol) Shearer; grandfather of Blaine Shearer and Cory Shearer; brother-in-law of Nancy Shearer and Roger Catt; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Grace Shearer and Louise (Robert) Crawford; brother Robert Shearer; and in-laws Connie Catt and Robert Watson. A private memorial will be held at a later date. All arrangements through the SPENCER GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE ROAD, BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Whitestown Road Baptist Church in Butler, PA or Greensburg Road Christian and Missionary Alliance in New Kensington, PA.