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Donald Wurstner Obituary

Donald Timothy Wurstner of Severna Park, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Donald was born in Cleveland on November 17, 1932 to the late Andrew and Catherine Wurstner. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953, a Korean War combat veteran with the 424th Field Artillery. He worked for Deluxe Check Printers in Cleveland, Detroit, and in Maryland, retiring in 1994. Donald is survived by a loving family, his wife of 60 years, Rose M. Wurstner (Behary); children Donald, Susan, Barbara and Steven; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Burial will be at a later date at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to Hospice of the Chesapeake at www.hospicechesapeake.org.

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Published by The Capital Gazette from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2019.

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Debbie Davis

January 30, 2019

Aunt Rose and family I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Don's passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Cox Tom

January 16, 2019

Rest In Peace Don❤

Bill & Janet Seguin

January 16, 2019

Susa, Barb, my heartfelt condolences from my family to you and your family. So very sad to hear. May he Rest .
In Peace. Bill

Bunny & Virgil Scoggins

January 16, 2019

Barb, prayers are with you and your family

January 16, 2019

I love you dad and miss you so very much! I have such great memories that I will always cherish

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