Donald F Stutzman, age 83, of Hegins, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born on Tuesday, February 26, 1935, in Hubley Twp, a son of the late Frank D Stutzman and the late Sarah E Geist Stutzman.

He was a 1952 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.

Donald retired from Muscalus Furs of Harrisburg. He and his wife were also the owners and operators of Tri-Valley Nurseries, Hegins.

He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View; where he served on the Board of Trustees.

He was also a member of F& AM Valley Lodge 797.

Donald enjoyed working on his farm, taking care of his property, and taking care of his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Elvin Stutzman.

He is survived by his wife Dolores Tomecheck Stutzman, to whom he was married for 63 years.

He is also survived by two sons, Donald F Stutzman, Jr and his wife Mary Ann of Hegins and Dennis L Stutzman of Pottsville; two daughters, Darlene A Beck and her husband Doug of Harrisburg and Deanna L Zelusky and her husband Paul of Hummelstown; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a brother, Melvin Stutzman of Hegins; two sisters, Mary Alice Schlegel of Michigan and Elaine Zerbe of Valley View; a sister in law, Carol Ryan of Marlin; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Friday, December 28, 2018, at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Duane Bardo officiating.

Visitation was held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday at the funeral home.

Burial was made in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Tri-Valley FFA, c/o Tri-Valley High School, 155 E Main Street, Hegins PA 17938.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .