Gaiser

Donald Gary Gaiser, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Luxe Rehabilitation Center in Jupiter, Fla., after a brief Illness.

Donald was born Sept. 25, 1939, in Karns City, the son of H. Donald and Dorothy Anderson Gaiser.

Don graduated from Fairview Township-Karns City High School in 1957, where he excelled both academically and as an athlete. He attended Clarion State Teachers College and was the No. 1 golfer all four years he attended. He graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in math and science. Don taught math for 34 years at East Brady High School and other schools in the Armstrong District.

He remained a talented and avid golfer, winning many country club championships and, later in life, often shooting his age or below. He and his wife, Rose, were avid runners and competed in road races across the country. After making their home in Chicora for 41 years, Don and Rose moved to sunny Stuart, Fla., in 2011, where they enjoyed an active lifestyle with friends and family.

He is survived by his sister, Doris Whitehead of East Brady and Stuart, Fla.; and his brother, Dennis Gaiser (Elaine) of Petrolia; sister-in-law, Carole Marini of Fresno, Calif.; nephews, Rick Whitehead of Stuart, Fla. and Chad (Amy) Gaiser of Douglassville, Pa.; nieces, Robin Whitehead Lee of Nashville, Tenn. and Gwen (Eric Zack) Gaiser of Pittsburgh; great-nephews, Jackson Wessel and Evan Wessel of Nashville, Tenn.; great-nieces, Lindsey (George) Blackwell of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Logan Gaiser and Keller Gaiser of Douglassville, Pa.; and numerous cousins and family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemarie Maxim Gaiser, who died in 2016; sister, Rebecca Gaiser; brother-in-law, Jack Whitehead; and nephew, Ronald Whitehead.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Discovery Village, where he spent his last years making new friends and memories, and his dear friend, Mary Killgore, for her care and support.

GAISER — The family of Donald Gary Gaiser, who died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, has chosen to honor his memory privately.

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