Donald F. "Don" Wilson

Donald F. “Don” Wilson, 90, of Muncy, died Friday, June 16, 2023 at Muncy Place.

Born November 9, 1932 in Milton, he was a son of the late Donald F. and Harriet (Zettlemoyer) Wilson. On Nov. 4, 1955 he married the former Althea R. Sones, who preceded him in death April 29, 2017. Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Don was a graduate of Milton High School and served honorably with the United States Air Force, spending time in Germany during the Korean War.  He retired after 26 years as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service, serving the Muncy office.

Don was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Muncy.

He was an avid waterfowl hunter and a member of the Susquehanna River Water Fowlers, the Susquehanna River Wetlands Trust, and a former member of Ducks Unlimited.  Don enjoyed shooting and was a member of the NRA.  He also enjoyed hiking the Smokey Mountains with family, and was a member of the Friends of the Smoky Mountains.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Janie and Jerry Swope, of Hagerstown, MD; two grandchildren, Jason Swope and his wife, Elizabeth, and Jeff Swope; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including, Cindy Snyder and her husband, C. Robert, of Watsontown

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a brother, Howard Wilson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 22 at Grace Baptist Church, 5471 Clarkstown Road, Muncy, with Rev. Charles Teffeteller, officiating.

Burial with full military honors will follow in the Muncy Cemetery.

The family will provide the flowers and suggests contributions in Don’s memory be made to Grace Baptist Church, 5471 Clarkstown Road, Muncy, PA 17756.