Photo courtesy of Peppler Funeral Home - Bordentown
Bordentown, New Jersey
Jul 4, 1938 – Mar 15, 2022 (Age 83)
Don M. Longstreet, 83 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022. Don was born in Trenton, NJ on July 4th, 1938. He was a resident of Chesterfield, NJ for 68 years. Don served six years in the Army National Guard. He retired from operating Longstreet Farm to Four Seasons in Columbus, NJ in 2006. He was a third generation farmer raising grain and vegetables for 58 years with the love and support from his wife and two daughters. He was a Pioneer Hybrid International salesman selling seed to local farmers for 50 years. Don was active in the community, a member of the Chesterfield Baptist Church for 71 years serving on the Diaconate and Trustee boards, as well as other committees and enjoyed singing in the church choir. He served for 65 years as a volunteer fireman for the Chesterfield Hose Company, serving as President and Chief throughout the years. Don also served on the Chesterfield Planning Board, Chesterfield Elementary School Board, Burlington County Farm Bureau, and The Agriculture Stabilization & Conservation Service.
Don enjoyed spending time at his home in Long Beach Island. His favorite past time was spending time with his family, surf & deep sea fishing, and watching the boats at the Barnegat Inlet. He also enjoyed duck and deer hunting with his local friends.
Don’s family was most important to him. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and a dear friend to many. He will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by his parents George and Anna Longstreet, he is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Diane Longstreet (Carty), his two daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Lynden Litus of Columbus, NJ and Amy and Daniel Coakley of Baltimore, MD, cherished granddaughter’s Brice and Blair Litus and his sister, Janet Wainwright, of Columbus, NJ.
Calling hours will be Friday, March 18th beginning at 9:00 am, followed by a memorial service celebrating Don’s life at 11 am at Chesterfield Baptist Church, 209 Matthews Lane, Chesterfield, NJ 08515.
Memorial contributions may be made in Don’s name to the Chesterfield Baptist Church at the address above.
Read MoreMany good memories of our Chesterfield days when our children were growing up together. Don was a good man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by many. May his family be comforted in this loss.
Matt and Barbara Cronin
March 21, 2022 | Friend
Don was a very caring and all around great guy. I am very sorry I could not come to his funeral because I am not in the best of health. He did come to my home and visit me when I was first diagnosed with MS. He was a very devoted person to his family and to his community. They don't make many like Don anymore
Kathleen freiberger
March 19, 2022 | ALLENTOWN, NJ | Friend
A genuine "Good Guy" with a great dry sense of humor, It's been a pleasure knowing you, God Bless my friend!
John Panacek
March 17, 2022 | Columbus, NJ | Friend
Sincere condolences to the entire Longstreet family. We have long missed the Longstreet farm stand in Chesterfield.
Ann & Phil Coyne
March 17, 2022 | Jacobstown, NJ | Neighbor
Don was one of the nicest people that I ever had the privilege of knowing. His years of service to his community and church deserve respect and admiration. My condolences to his family.
Jane L Samuelson
March 16, 2022 | Friend
Sure gonna miss you Don. Don came to my produce stand every day to visit & tell me stories about farming,duck & goose hunting, deer hunting, the Pine Barrens , family and friends. I took Don down to my hunting cabin in the pines 2 years ago and it brought back memories to him about yesteryears going down there. He sure did make my days go by fast. We´ll miss you dearly at the veggie stand. Truly a great man.
Judd, Cheyenne & Sarah
March 16, 2022 | Friend
Truly a nice and friendly man, welcomed me to the community when we moved into Chesterfield and when I joined the fire company. Always would enjoyed sitting talking with him about our town.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Jim Quinn
March 16, 2022 | Venice, FL | Friend
I was in 4-h when he and his wife were. Hugs and prayers.
March 16, 2022
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Don lived a full and wonderful life, but it is still a sad day. With Sympathies, Kate & BIll
Kate & Bill Saltontsall
March 16, 2022 | Friend
