Donald R. Weister

Donald R. Weister, 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Born in Saltsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Iva (Adams) Weister. Don was married for 50 years to the love of his life, Leona “Lee” Weister. They moved to Florida from Massachusetts in 1979 and resided in the Ocala area.

After serving in the Army as a trainer in auto mechanics, Don worked in transportation and warehouse management for most of his career after initially driving a truck. He and his wife, Lee, co-owned and operated the Hair Corral Salon in Dunnellon, FL, for 15 years, where Don managed the finances of the business.

For many years following retirement, Don continued to work part-time, most recently at Walgreens, where he worked for 20 years. Don and Lee moved to Stonecrest in Summerfield in 2011.

Don enjoyed spending time with his family, visiting the beach, and staying busy. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in The Villages.

Don is survived by his five children, Marilyn Prescott, Pamela O’Keefe (Jay), Dain Weister (Angela), Scott Markel (Jesica) and Tanja Markel; two cousins Lynn Fennell and Sam Fennell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Charles and Nancy Lee, and brother-in-law Dennis Rittenhouse. He is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Hope Lutheran Church in The Villages on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at American Cancer Society.

Burial will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.