Donald Houser, 72, of Reigel Rd. in Kane, PA passed away on Sunday (July 28) at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA.

Born on January 23, 1952 in Kane, he was the son of the late Frank and Eleanor (Pearce) Houser. On June 18, 1976 in Kane, he married Peggy Van Straten, who preceded him in death.

After high school and technical school, Don took a year off to drive around the country with a friend.  After seeing much of the country, he settled into a simple life that he enjoyed greatly.  He loved spending time with friends and being outdoors gardening, fishing, and hunting.  Don enjoyed the company of his pets.  He also loved learning obscure facts and was very good at trivia.

Always a hard worker, Don put in the effort to do a job well.  He had various jobs throughout his life starting as a newspaper carrier as a kid and culminating with retirement from Kane Hardwood.  His favorite job, other than retirement, was as a heavy equipment operator at Kane Stone Co.

Don is survived by a daughter, Michele (Michael) Rockwell; a brother, David (Luann) Houser; two sisters, Patricia (Richard) Sujdak and Linda Turner; a sister-in-law, Wendy Van Straten; a niece; and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy; his parents; a brother-in-law, Daniel Turner; and two nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a visitation  at Cummings Funeral Home on Saturday (Aug. 3) from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.  A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. David Pflieger officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Kane Area Food Pantry where Don volunteered or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences can be given at www.cummingsfh.com