Donald W. Oesterling, 72, of Butler passed away at 8:50 p.m. Sunday at the Chicora Medical Center.

He was born on Feb. 3, 1942, in Butler to the late Gene Richard Oesterling and Betty Fennel Oesterling.

Don was a graduate of Butler High School and attended Butler County Community College.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Don worked in the Melt Shop at Butler Armco Steel, retiring in 2000.

He was a member of the St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Happy Hunters Sportsman's Club and the Chicora Moose Lodge. Don owned a racecar and enjoyed stock car racing, hunting, fishing and reading, and he loved watching sports.

Don is survived by his wife, Gayle P. Oesterling; his son, Eric Oesterling of Butler; his brother, Raymond Oesterling and his wife, Judy, of Butler; his sister, Lois McCall and her husband, Larry, of Chicora, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Oesterling — Private visitation and services were at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Butler, with the Rev. Alden Towberman of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Private burial was at Butler County Memorial Park following services.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.