Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home

517 South Main Street

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Donald Detwiler Obituary

Donald R. Detwiler Sr., 86, husband of F. Shirley (Potts ) Detwiler, of Phoenixville, Pa., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at Seasons Hospice in Phoenixville Hopsital.
Born in Phoenixville, Pa., he was the son of the late Ralph A. Detwiler and Helen Somers Lombardo.
Donald worked as a manager of the lumberyard in the shipyard in Wilmington Delaware.
He was a member of St. Peter's Pikeland United Church of Christ in Chester Springs, Pa. He was a mason member of the Phoenix Lodge 75 in Phoenixville, Pa. Donald loved woodworking, hunting and fishing.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the World War II.
Surviving in addition to his loving wife of 63 years, two sons, Curtis B. Detwiler of Kimberton, Pa., and Donald R. Detwiler Jr. of Kalispell, Mont.; four grandchildren, Matthew, Jason, Patrick, Lindsay; a great-grandson, Cameron; a brother, Jonathan Detwiler, and wife Gloria, of Media, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his step-mother, Grace M. (Oberholser) Detwiler; and his brother, Bruce Lombardo
Relatives and friends are invited to his memorial service at St. Peter's Pikeland United Church of Christ, 1193 Clover Mill Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at 11 a.m.
Burial will be private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Pikeland United Church of Christ, 1193 Clover Mill Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.DevlinRosmosKepp.com.
Arrangements are by the Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 517 S. Main St., Phoenixville, PA.

Published by The Mercury from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2014.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Detwiler

Sponsored by Pottsmerc.com.

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.
Tricia Somers

January 29, 2014

Donald was a business associate who was also my friend. He will be sorely missed.

harry mullen

January 28, 2014

So sorry for ur loss. Keeping u in my prayers. Love yas

Christina Thornton

January 28, 2014

Dear Shirley and Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Don.
May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Nancy Liddell

January 27, 2014

Shirley...Your family wil be in Gail and my prayers and thoughts.

Jim Phillips

January 27, 2014

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in Donald Detwiler's name

Memorial Events
for Donald Detwiler

Jan

29

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

St. Peter's Pikeland United Church of Christ

1193 Clover Mill Road, Chester Springs, PA 19460

Funeral services provided by:

Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home

517 South Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460

How to support Donald's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Donald Detwiler's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more