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Donald H. Doebler Sr.

Donald H. Doebler Sr., 83, of Lewistown, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

Born March 28, 1934, in Penns Creek, Snyder County, he was a son of the late Celia E. (Loss) and Clarence A. Doebler. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by: two brothers, Forrest Wayne Doebler and Rudolph R. Doebler; and daughter, Robin G. Doebler; and son, Terry Lee Doebler.

He is survived by: his wife Freida M. (Hackenberg) Doebler, whom he married Sept. 6, 1959; children, Donald H. Doebler Jr. and wife, Laura, of Virginia, Kevin L. Doebler, of Lewistown, Tina M. Howard and husband, Jackie, of Virginia, Brian D. Doebler, of Lewistown, and Faith D. Doebler of Lewistown; six grandchildren, Daniel Doebler, and wife, Chelsea, Daisy Howard, Isaac Howard, Joshua Howard, David Doebler and Lily Doebler, all of Lynchburg, Va.; one great- granddaughter, Nora Doebler; and a sister-in-law, Grace Goss.

Don was a graduate of Derry High School Class of 1951 and Shippensburg University Class of 1962.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958.

Mr. Doebler was a sixth grade teacher in the Mifflin County School District.

He was a member of Ellen Chapel Church and served as a Sunday school teacher. He enjoyed studying and reading the Bible. He also enjoyed spending time with friends, going fishing, hunting and working on Jumble crosswords in the paper. Don was devoted to his family.

Viewings will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Heller-Hoen- stine Funeral Homes Inc., Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, and from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 23, at Ellen Chapel Church. A funeral service will be held at noon, Saturday, Sept. 23 at the church with Pastor Mark Hill officiating.

Interment will take place in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Middleburg.

Memorials in Don’s name may be made to Ellen Chapel Church, 11764 Ferguson Valley Road, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.