Donald Henry Weitzel

       Donald Henry Weitzel, age 89 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1933 in Chicago, IL, to Benjamin Joseph and Marie Eva (Fahey) Weitzel, both of whom preceded him in death. 

       On June 21, 1955, he married the love of his life, Mary Louise Maddack Weitzel, who preceded him in death on July 14, 2022. 

       He is survived by his loving children: Donna (Ralph) Scherer of Racine, WI, Donny (Tina) Weitzel of Chesterton, IN, Sandy (Mike) Harper of Payne, OH, Jim (Sally) Weitzel of Valparaiso, IN, and Tom (Raquel) Weitzel of Round Lake, IL; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and by his sister, Patricia Johnson of Alabama. 

       In addition to his parents and his wife, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Joey Weitzel. 

       Donald proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed gardening in his free time. 

       A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Duneland Community Church, 1552 Pioneer Trail, Chesterton, IN. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Chesterton, IN. 

Professional arrangements are entrusted to White-Love Funeral Home, Chesterton, IN. Please share your wonderful memories with the family at: www.whitelovefuneralhome.com.

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