Donald Hausman Obituary

DONALD E. HAUSMAN, 80, OF BIRDSBORO Donald E. Hausman, 80, of Birdsboro, husband of Marie E. (Kutz) Hausman, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at his home. Born in Gabelsville, he was the son of the late Jacob W. and Hannah S. (Moyer) Hausman. Donald was owner of Donald E. Hausman Electrical Contractor for the past 50 years. He was a master electrician working for Paul W. Moyer & Sons Inc. He was a longtime member of St. Paul's UCC Church in Douglassville. Donnie graduated from Boyertown High School in 1950. He joined the US Army in 1951 to 1953. He reached the rank of Sergeant in the Korean Conflict, where he was a tank commander in the Tank CO 34th Infantry Regiment. After being discharged from the military, he became employed by WS Kutz Construction CO in Douglassville, where he was a laborer and learned his trade of being a master electrician from his brother-in-law, Stauffer Kutz. He was an avid hunter, taking many hunting trips to Idaho and Montana with his friend Eddie hunting for elk and mule deer. He was a member of Friendship Hook and Ladder Fire Co in Boyertown and a life member of the NRA. Surviving with his wife is his sister, Ruth Hausman Heydt of Pottstown, along with many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his sisters, Emily Reitnauer and Dorothy Sweinhart, and brothers, Oscar, Lawrence J. and Harold Hausman. A funeral service will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. at St. Paul's UCC, 1312 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518, with Pastor Steven Simpson officiating. Entombment will be at the family's convenience at Highland Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul's UCC at the above address. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Gilbertsville is in charge of arrangements. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com

Published by The Mercury from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2012.
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Marie, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My prayers are with you at this great time of worrow. Janet Yannella/Morning Golries

October 10, 2012

MARIE AND FAMILY
SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MUCH SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
LEN & ESTHER AMOLE & FAMILY

October 8, 2012

Marie,

I am so sorry to hear about Donnie's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Christine Thompson

October 8, 2012

Dear Marie,
We are sorry to hear of Donnie's passing.
You both were a wonderful couple. God has his arms around you giving you his love during these difficult days.
Rich and Janet Knauer

October 7, 2012

Dearest Marie,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. So many memories visiting with you both as I grew up. May the Lord's peace surround you.

Robin Neyer

October 7, 2012

Marie, so sorry to hear about Donald, last time I took care of him in the hospital he looked pretty good. Thoughts and prayers are with you

Robin Bernet

October 7, 2012

So sorry to hear about Uncle Donnie passing away.

Mary Alice Kutz

October 7, 2012

Dear Marie, We are deeply saddened by the loss of Donald. We will cherish the memories of the times spent together. Our hearts are with you during this time of grief. May the comfort of God help you. You now have a special Angel watching over you.

Louise Selwyn & Family

October 6, 2012

Dear Marie and Family, I am so saddened to hear about Donnie passing away. Thank you and your family for being such great neighbor's to my Mother and Father and being so wonderful to my family.

I will always love you in my heart. We will have you and your family in our prayers.

Love, Allyn, Robyn, Matthew, Megan, and Hunter

Allyn Kline

October 6, 2012

Dear Marie and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please accept my most sincere sympathy. Linda (Gresh) Ferraro ~ Grace Behm's grandaughter.

Linda Ferraro

October 5, 2012

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