Donald G Harring, age 86, of Newmanstown, formerly of Valley View, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was born on Wednesday, January 18, 1933, in Pitman, a son of the late Harry L Harring and the late Esther Herb Harring.

Don served in the US Army.

He was a truck driver for L.S. Geist Trucking, Hegins, for many years; after which he helped and worked with his son to build KL Harring Transportation, Bethel.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View.

He was also a member of F&AM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View, Harrisburg Consistory, and the Rajah Shrine, Reading. Don enjoyed NASCAR racing and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by a brother, Harry Harring and a sister, Ruby Smeltz.

He is survived by his wife Myrl E Tietsworth Harring, to whom he was married for 66 years.

He is also survived by a son, Keith L Harring and his wife Lynda of Bethel; a daughter, Karen E Gilbert and her husband Robert of Myerstown; seven grandchildren, Drew Gilbert, Karley Siegfried, Justin Gilbert, Kaylyn Harring, Kali Harring, Keith Harring, and Karsen Harring; a brother, Dr. Maynard Harring; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Friday, May 24, 2019, at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Brian Beissel and Rev. Carl Shankweiler officiating.

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

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.

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