Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Aug 27, 1939 – Feb 21, 2021 (Age 81)
Donald L. Gleason, 81, of Saylorsburg, PA, passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at St. Luke’s-Monroe Campus. He was the husband of Margaret A. (Schoeneberger) Gleason, they celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary, November 2, 2020.
Born in Athens, IL, August 27, 1939, he was the son of the late William and Jennie (Dalby) Gleason.
Prior to retiring, he was employed as a Sergeant with the Lincoln, IL, police department for 29 years.
Donald served his country in the US Army; being stationed in Germany.
He was a member of Lincoln Christian Church, and attended St. Peter’s Methodist Church, Saylorsburg.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, James Gleason of Aurora, CO, four stepsons, Roy Bellis and his wife Millie of Pen Argyl, Brad Bellis and his wife Kim of Mechanicsburg, Chris Bellis and his wife Heather of Bath and Michael Gleason of Lincoln, eleven grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, two sisters, Nancy Read of Elkhart, IL,, and Margaret Mileham of Lincoln, and a brother Paul Gleason of Lincoln.
He was preceded in death by a step son, Guy Bellis and a brother, Wendell Gleason.
Don’s favorite Bible verse is KJV Isaiah 40:31
31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076.
Read MoreJust learned of Don's passing last night, Markie. I didn't realize you had moved to PA. My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Don and I worked together at LPD for many years. He treated me well.
Faye Huneke
February 24, 2021 | Lincoln, IL | Coworker
Our Sincere Sympathy to the Family and Friends of Don. He had such a kind heart and was always smiling. He will be greatly missed. God Bless, may he rest in peace.
Shawn and Tom Castellano
February 21, 2021
