Donald R. Thompson, 91, of New Haven Court, Butler, formerly of West Sunbury, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at his residence.
He was born February 7, 1929 in Butler, PA, the son of the late Wayne W. Thompson and Luella (Whitmire) Thompson.
Donald retired from Hot Mill Maintenance from Armco after 40 years service and was a veteran of US Air Force. He was a long time member of Grace at Calvary Lutheran Church, Chicora Masonic Lodge, Syria Temple, over 50 years in New Castle Consistory, Shrine Legion of Honor, and American Legion of Prospect.
Surviving are his daughter, Vicky (Rick) Wise of Butler, 2 sons, Larry (Darcy) Thompson of Butler and Jim (Linda) Thompson of Butler, 4 grandchildren, Christopher (Amy) Wise, Lisa (Christopher) Still, Kimberly (Rob) McClellan and Kylene (Keith) Kozik; 9 great grandchildren, Sierra Wise, Clifford and Dottie Still, Leah and Levi McClellan and Kaden, Kohen, Kallen, and Kamden Kozik; a sister, Alberta M. Kroh of Butler and a brother, Robert W. Thompson of West Sunbury.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna L. (Schran) Thompson, who passed away January 11, 2010 and a sister, Doris Moore.
Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 2-4 & 6-8PM.
Services will be held at Grace at Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., Butler, on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11AM with Pastor Tara Lynn officiating. Military honors following service.
Private interment in West Sunbury Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be make to VNA Inpatient Hospice, Lutheran Senior Life Foundation, c/o VNA Hospice, 105 Burgess Dr., Zelienople, PA 16063 or Grace at Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., Butler, PA 16001.