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Donald R. Proper, age 69, a resident of Independence Court for the past 12 years and formerly Lawrence Park Twp., passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at UPMC Hamot following a lengthy illness. He was born January 20, 1944 in Erie, a son of the late Raymond and Naomi Kline Proper.
Don was a 1961 graduate of the former Lawrence Park H.S.; having completed grades K – 12 with perfect attendance. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Don was employed by the General Electric Co. for over 25 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of Lawrence Park United Methodist Church. Don was a member of the Lawrence Lodge #708 F & AM, Scottish Rite Consistory Valley of Erie, and Zem Zem Shrine. He enjoyed drag racing and was an avid L.A. Lakers fan.
Survivors include his sister, Karen Buckel (Herbert) of Harborcreek Twp.; his brother, David Proper, Sr. of Silver Springs, Md.; two nephews: David Proper, Jr. (Dionne) and Mike Buckel; two nieces: Danielle Proper (Nate) and Andrea Faber (Kellen) and two great-nieces.
Don's family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the excellent care he received from the nurses, doctors and entire staff of Independence Court. The Proper Family wishes to extend a very heartfelt "thank you" to the activities director, Peg Montag-Liebel for her loving care and encouragement.
A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16505. To send condolences, please visit www.duckasfuneralhome.com.
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May God be near to you during this time of loss of your dear brother. My sympathy to you and your family.
Sue Cyphert
January 22, 2014
Karen... I want to offer u my heartfelt condolences. You are a great sister for staying by your brothers side and helping him with his needs even though you had your own problems. I have been doing this a long time and I just want to say u are in the minority. I wish more families were like u. God bless you! Valerie Hayes.
January 20, 2014
The Valley of Erie Scottish Rite extends our sympathy to the family of Brother Donald. Be comforted by his Scottish Rite motto, "Spes mea in Deo est" (my hope is in God).
Richard B. Elberfeld, Jr. Secretary
January 20, 2014
Karen, I remember your brother Donny as a very nice person. He was a good brother to you. He is at rest now. Prayers for you and your family.
Terri Sheehan Perry
January 20, 2014
Karen.....My sympathies and love to you and your family on the loss of your brother.
Bonnie Garren Matthews
January 19, 2014
Karen and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolence.
Kathy Vanderwende
January 19, 2014
Donnie was a good guy I cared for very much. My condolences to both Karen & David and their families. Sue Walker Bomengen
January 19, 2014
KAREN I AM SADDEN OF YOUR LOSS. i WAS JUST WITH HIM THE OTHER DAY JOKING ABOUT HIS PEPSI AND OREOS. HE WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS A GOOD GUY
PEG LIEBEL
January 19, 2014
My condolences to the Proper family. Don & I sat next to each other for many years in band and orchestra.
Yearbook: "Always he is so very proper."
Dick Shadle
January 19, 2014
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Karen. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Judi Conti
January 19, 2014
To the Proper family, sorry to hear about your loss. Even though I haven't spoken to Donnie in a long time, I still considered him a good friend and classmate. Rest in peace my brother.
Jack Okey
January 19, 2014
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