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David Nelson Treaster, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was the son of the late Gerald Nelson Treaster and Pearl Elizabeth (Etzweiler) Treaster. He was also predeceased by his brother H. Dennis Treaster, and his brother-in-law, Harold F. Schroeder.
On April 18, 1964, he married his college sweet heart, Donna Marie (Shumaker) Treaster. They shared over 57 years of marriage before her passing on Sept. 22, 2021. David is survived by three sons: Eric David (Elena) of Lewistown, Mark Nelson (Kathy) of Harrisburg, and Dr. Luke Andrew (Alison) of Pittsburgh. Luke and Alison are the parents of his two grandchildren: Samantha Madeline and Noah Gregg.
Davids other survivors are brother, Frederick N. (Beth) Treaster, of Honea Path, S.C., sister Elaine Kay Schroeder, of Becker, MN, and sister-in-law, C. Colleen Treaster, of Lewistown.
David was born on March 28, 1942 at home at 40 Pannebaker Avenue in Lewistown. He grew up in town and attended local schools. At his graduation from Lewistown High School in 1960, he was ranked third out of a class of 222 students. He attended Albright College in Reading, PA, and graduated in 1964. At the ceremony, he was awarded the Greek Award for his work with the Ancient Greek language of the New Testament. In 1970, he achieved a Master of Social Service Degree from Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, PA. Because of this MSS training, he became a licensed social worker in Pennsylvania. He was a member of the National Association of Social Workers and also of the Academy of Certified Social Workers.
David worked for 38 years for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. For the last 29 of those years, he was the Executive Director of the Mifflin County Assistance Office. He retired on July 12, 2002.
David was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lewistown. He was a former Sunday school teacher, a council member for several terms, a member of various committees over the years, and often a delegate to Synod Assembly for St. John's. He sang with the Chancel Choir from 1974 to 2016, and played with the bell choir from 1986 to 2016.
In June, of 2000, at Synod Assembly, he was installed as a member of the first class of authorized lay worship leaders for the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA. As a pastoral substitute, he led worship services at St. John's and other local churches where coverage for absences of clergy was needed.
A Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at King-Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown.
A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 120 North Main Street, Lewistown, with Rev Allen Hulslander officiating.
Burial will be private in Lind Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in David's memory are respectfully encouraged to: The Music Program of St. John's Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., Lewistown PA 17044.
Online condolences can be shared at www.kingbarrfuneralhome.com.